New County Interview

   So my interview was yesterday and it went well.... I think. I wasn't really nervous

because if I don't get into the county then thats ok since I already have a job. It would just be great to get into this county since it's a really good county and it is closer to my family.

   I was only nervous about getting their on time and knowing where I was suppose to go. I don't feel comfortable in situations where I am not familiar with the area. I just worry that I am going to miss a turn and won't know how to back back. But everything was fine. 

   When I first showed up, I was worried that I was going to be there a while because there was about 8 people already there before me. Though I was only sitting for a few minutes when they called me back into the room. It was so HOT there. I was sweating so much and couldn't wait to take off my suit jacket. The weather has suddenly decided to become more about weeks of cool and rainy days. 

   Now for this county there are 3 interviews; preliminary, curriculum, and job site. I was really worried when I started reading the questions that I had to answer. My mind at first drew a blank, but once I got talking then It started to come back to me. I have completed the first one and I have no idea when I will or even if I will have the curriculum interview. I worry about that because I am confused about what exactly it is going to be. 

I will update of course when I have the next interview for the county and how that goes. 

New County, New School?

   I can't believe that I am typing this, but I applied to a different county to possibly go to next school year. This was very unexpected because just the other day I didn't think I was going to do it, but I got to thinking about it and thought if I want to get into this really difficult county to get in then now would be the time while they are hiring. 

   I have a year under my belt and I feel that I have done good as a teacher with the situation and so. I just feel like I am going behind my principals back, which I am, but I have to do whats best for me. 

I don't know if I have said this before, but the county that I am in now seems to be struggling with their curriculum and there doesn't seem like there are going to be changes made. It is something the county designed and it is just awful. I feel like I have not take my students anything Science and S.S. related. And EVERYTHING is online. Kids now and days are in front of a screen enough. We need to put more books in front of them. I am not against technology, but we shouldn't depend on it from the beginning to end of the school day. 

I have an interview at one of their career events coming up next week and I am nervous and excited at the same time. 

5 Must Know Websites for New Teachers

   As it is coming towards the end of my first year as a teacher and new teachers will be graduating from college soon, I decided that I would share some websites that I have been very grateful that I found. 

   One thing as a new teacher that I was finding difficult was spending time trying to find worksheets and activities that I could use in my classroom. Now Pinterest is a great site and very resourceful for teachers, there is just sooo much that it can get overwhelming or I get distracted. I will be searching for one thing and stumble across others things that leads to all sort of things. I could be on there for hours. 

Below is a list of websites that you can download lots of worksheets and activities for FREE! Thats right, for FREE!

The Measured Mom- I have downloaded lots of the games from here. They were simple and easy to teach the students to play independently during reading groups. 

From Playdough to Plato- Again, another place where I gets lots of my education games that students play independently. 

This Reading Mama- I have gotten both great games and worksheets from here. One of my students favorite is the sight word guess who. 

The Kindergarten Connection- I have gotten most of my math games here that my students enjoy playing and learning. 

My Teaching Station- I have been using this website recently for my seatwork worksheets for my students. They have a good variety of worksheets that make it easy for me differentiate the work for my students too. 

Side Note: For some of the websites you have to look around for the link to download or you have to give them or email. 

Teacher Appreciation Sale (Now Over)

I am excited to give back to the teacher community with a sale at Teachers Pay Teachers. This is a great time to buy products from your favorite sellers and try new products from new sellers. 

Everything in my store is 20% off!

Here are a few of my favorite products and that I personally use: