Most student teachers have a good grasp of the theoretical aspects of teaching that they have learned in teacher's college.

After the strenuous interview process and receiving a contract position they are thrown "into the lion's den". NOW WHAT!!!!

You may feel trepidation, uncertainty and panic. Even experienced teachers, such as myself, have felt that way too on occasion! Please keep in mind, YOU ARE NEVER ALONE.

Priceless?

I designed this site to pass on my knowledge and love that I have developed for teaching.

My site is filled with practical day-to-day teaching strategies that work with all types of students in many different situations.

My goal is to make your first few years, less stressful, so that you can truly enjoy yourself and not feel sooo overwhelmed or overloaded.

What Makes a Good Teacher? - (That sure is a loaded question!!)

I truly believe that teaching is "inborn" - You either have it or you don't! Some teachers may beg to differ (which is fine) - You can grow into the profession.

Ask Yourself - Do I have "Natural Abilities" needed to become an effective teacher?

* A genuine care and concern for childrens' welfare and learning needs.

* A desire to develop a real connection with children by creating a wonderful rapport and a real bond between you and them.

* A warm and thoughtful personality, sensitive to your students hopes and dreams.

* A very enthusiastic and an extremely positive attitude.

* A willingness to go that extra mile for any student (even those with behavioural problems).

* And of course, a great sense of humor (wouldn't hurt).

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Yes, there is:

* Tons of marking and lots of work

* Possibly annoying parents (ha!)

* Report Cards

* Administration to deal with

* Behavioral situations and a lot more ....

BUT

If you are truly ready to take that risk, look forward to getting to school, ready to reach and teach your students - to have them achieve their goals - to "MAKE A DIFFERENCE" in their lives,

Then and only then, "Go For It". Start using some of the many teaching strategies that have worked for me over the past 33 years - that will be the greatest gift your students will ever receive and you will be on the road to becoming a Wonderful and Successful Teacher.

Try a few teaching strategies at a time - make sure it works for you and your students, then try a few more and so on ...

That's the Good, The Bad and The Ugly in a nutshell - in this profession there is far more GOOD than anything else.

You will realize that teaching is such a rewarding and exhilarating experience.

To me it was a "Natural High" - I retired feeling that way and I still have kept the passion within me and I'll never lose it.

So, What is an Effective Teacher?

Click on the links below and find out about some of my teaching strategies.

Honey Krumholz Teacher Biography Honey provides an insight about who she is, her professional teaching experience, current teaching activities and motivation to improve the skills of new teachers.

Honey's Teaching Strategies Blog Honey's blog provides useful articles and updates on teaching strategies at her website:priceless-teaching-strategies.com. Subscribe here

Successful Student Motivation Classroom Teaching Strategies There are so many ways for teachers to develop student motivation in the classroom. Be sure to read about the many successful methods that I used.

Classroom Management Can Make You or Break You. Classroom Management encompasses so much and is so crucial to you having a successful year as a teacher. Read my many teaching strategies on a variety of topics.

Build Strong Teacher Student Relationships Here's how to build strong teacher student relationships using my teaching strategies on classroom teaching methods and teaching techniques, verbal communications and student motivation.

Getting to know your students well will pay big dividends! Get to know your students by playing these classroom games. It can be a very enjoyable, motivational and unstressful way of introducing teacher to students, students to teacher, and new students to ea

Why is Your Classroom Layout Important ? Your classroom layout is important to help motivate and stimulate your students. Learn my strategies for organizing your classroom to create a positive learning and social environment.

Making Rubrics To Grade Your Students. What need to know about making rubrics! Rubrics are fabulous tools to help evaluate your students and make teachers, students and parents accountable. Read my valuable teaching strategies.

Student Assessment Involves Much More than Marking Tests and Assignments. Student assessment is an on-going process that should factor in many different aspects of your students' work. Use the methods that I discuss here to properly assess your students.

Writing Effective Report Card Comments Report card comments - what to say and how to say it - that's the question!

Common Homework Questions Asked and Answered Read the views of an experienced teacher on common homework questions asked by students and parents about the value and amount of homework, homework stress, homework tutors, and other homework issues.

Effective Parent Teacher Communication Parent teacher communication strategies and tools that will make parents your most powerful and valuable allies leading to successful and satisfying teacher parent relationships

Classroom Party Ideas. C-E-L-E-B-R-A-T-E Good Times. Make use of my many classroom party ideas, activities and party games that are ideal for the different seasons, holidays and occasions throughout the year.

Classroom Games Serve Many Useful Purposes. Read about the many different classroom games that my students and I loved to play and how I used them for team building, improving class moral, student motivation and of course as educational tools.

Classroom Awards to Reward your Students Are a Must! No need to design your classroom awards and certificates from scratch. Here are my suggestions.

A Good Mentor is Very Important Why a good mentor is vital for new and inexperienced teachers. What is the role of a good mentor? How do you find the right mentor?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) by Elementary School Teachers. Looking for answers to some of your concerns or problems that your having as a school teacher. Well, your question may already be on my FAQs list, so look here first.

Contact Form Fill in my contact form with your questions or comments and I'll be very happy to respond back to you.