Frequently Asked Questions.
What's On Your Mind?

Need to find answers to some frequently asked questions or do you have one or two of your own questions?

I believe that it's very important that my visitors have the opportunity to ask their questions, provide their comments and opinions, and talk about their experiences.

With that in mind I've created this page. Ask your questions and I will provide my suggestions based on some of the teaching strategies that I have used over the past 33+ years as an elementary school teacher, mentor to young teachers and student teacher supervisor.

I also invite other teaching professionals to write about some of the teaching strategies that they have used. Then if I feel that it would be of value to my visitors, I'll be happy to add to my site, giving you credit as well if you wish.

If you have a teaching strategy that you would like to share please submit your teaching strategy here.

As we share our experiences with teaching professionals around the globe, we will be helping new and inexperienced teachers become more successful and motivated teachers as they come to realize what a wonderful and rewarding profession, teaching is.

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Here are some of the frequently asked questions from other visitors that have been asked, along with my answers. Perhaps you'll see some of the same questions that you have had on your mind.

How To Manage The First Stressful Week of School.

Honey, my classroom is all set up thanks to your suggestions on classroom layout ideas and classroom bulletin boards. But, what can I actually do the first week of school?....

Handling Parent Interruption During Classroom Time.

Honey, what do I say and do to a parent, usually a mother, who appears at my door with a concern, ....

Parent Interviews - No Stress When You're Well Prepared.

Writing report cards was very stressful but I was terrified of the first term parent interviews. I didn't know what to expect....

Being a Substitute Teacher Is Not Easy.

Sometimes I get to the school where I'm substituting for the day, getting there just on time or a few minutes early.

Looking over the teacher's lesson plans (day book) for the day, I realize ....

Looking For A Mentor?

I was amazed from your website. It has meaningful tips.Currently I live in Toronto and I’m looking for a mentor to answer some questions....

Teaching Split Grades

This is my second experience teaching split grades (grade 6 and grade 7) and two curriculum in all subject areas. I do not want to repeat my first experience...

Respect For Teachers

I need to complain about students lack of respect for teachers and parents making making unproven accusations based on past history...

Parent Teacher Association

What is the importance of a Parent Teacher Association ....

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