Teachers Pay Teachers

Who doesn't love cute teacher and classroom stuff?! I know I do! I decided I am going to start creating things for classrooms and sell them on TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers). I've been researching on the best and easy way to create worksheets and posters. I am getting more and more excited about doing this along with my journey in WBT! In the next couple of weeks, I will be posting my products on TPT and on my blog. My first product will be FREE!

The 5 Rules

In every classroom, there should be rules but if they are just posted in your room and if you do not use them, then you might as well be running a zoo! Every year, I do a social contract with my class. We talk about how we should behave, treat others and what not to do. I do this the first week of school and I list all of my students' ideas on the board and we go over what is most important for our classroom. Now as you know I teach first grade so you can imagine the answers I get on how they should behave. ;-) I tell the kids I will make our rules chart after writing down all of their answers and will show them the next day. You'll see what I've created for the next school year. These are WBT rules and have been adjusted some. We go over these every morning, after lunch and after recess. They use gestures while saying them because it activates their motor cortex, the brain's most powerful area for creating and retaining memories, (WBT for Challenging Kids). My students love doing the rules because it was fun! After rehearsing the rules every day, my students knew the rules by heart. All I had to say was the rule number and they were belting out the rule and using the gestures. It really helped with classroom management. Feel free to use the rules I've created and teach on!

Masters Degree?!

So, there's a huge possibility I'll be getting my masters in arts of teaching with emphasis in Whole Brain Teaching. Coach B, also known as Chris Biffle (the creator of WBT), has been working on this and announced it on the WBT Facebook page. Since I work in a Title 1 school, my tuition would be be paid for except $2500!! I've already discussed this with my hubby, Derek, and he's all for it. I can't wait to hear more about this masters program and I hope I get accepted! I've been wanting to get my masters but wasn't sure how, when and worried about the money. I truly believe this is a God thing. I've put my trust in Him and He's finding a way!

WBT adventure

I am starting something new in my life and I am here to share with you my new adventure in teaching! Currently I am earning certification points to become a Certified Whole Brain Teacher by reading, Chris Biffle's book, Whole Brain Teaching for Challenging Kids. I have already learned so much! I am excited to get into my classroom for 2013-2014 and implement the strategies I've read about. In addition to reading about how to deal with challenging students, I will be mentored by one the finest WBT teachers, Farrah Shipley! I am thrilled to be able to learn from her and become a WBT teacher myself. I've been wanting to become a WBT teacher for sometime now. Going into my 7th year of teaching, I think it's time! So, sit back and enjoy this new adventure with me as I transform into a WBT teacher!