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68The Frogpond Classroom
by Rochelle Frank
Jeremiah wasn't a bullfrog, but how we might have wished he was at that moment. Though he was running around the room flashing all the other young students, HE wasn't the one out of control. We were the... published 3 weeks ago
70Casting Stones: The Post-Funky Tiki Owl
by Rochelle Frank
Twinges of misgiving came only hours before attending the first session. My husband had talked me into taking the "cast-stone sculpture class", sponsored by the local Arts Council, on the premise that we... published 2 months ago
64Being Sub-Human: Experiences With the Absurd.
by Rochelle Frank
Where do substitute teachers come from? No one knows. We have plenty of firemen, veterinarians, ballerinas and astronauts-- because young children WANT to be these things. Five year-olds never want to be ... published 3 months ago
56Measuring a Teacher's Authority
by Rochelle Frank
Miss Peterson, my tenth grade English teacher was about 4'11" and 96 pounds. She could have been easily pawed to shreds by an underweight Chihuahua , yet she could look any of us in the eye and make us... published 3 months ago
62Finding Great (Cheap) Teaching Materials
by Rochelle Frank
How do you find supplementary teaching materials. Whether you are a full time teacher, sub teacher, youth group leader of a home-schooling parent, you may may find yourself needing supplementary materials... published 3 months ago
57Sub Teacher: Chosing some Well-Minced Words
by Rochelle Frank
As a sub teacher I rarely saw the teacher whose class I was covering, but one particular morning the regular teacher was attending a meeting on the school grounds. I had a chance to speak with her before... published 5 months ago
56Playground Dispute: How You Can Gain Control
by Rochelle Frank
As a personality, I suppose I'm more of a doormat than a doorstop and more of a tabby than a tiger. As a sub teacher I had a common problem: WANTING to be sensitive and fair while NEEDING to be decisive... published 5 months ago
63Sub Teacher: Dealing with Minor Misbehavior
by Rochelle Frank
"Don't talk ! Stop interrupting! ""Don't bother other students. " "Keep your hands to yourself." "Stop making that noise." "Don't waste time!" I have heard numerous parents and even teachers issue... published 5 months ago
57Sub teacher: "He's on the Roof!"
by Rochelle Frank
"Please report any accidents or unusual occurrences to the school office." This is one of the items on a checklist often given to a substitute teacher upon arrival at the assignment. When I read it, it... published 5 months ago
58Sub Teacher: Can You Remember names?
by Rochelle Frank
How Do You Remember Names? Have you ever heard your name called out in the midst of a busy crowded place? Did you divert your attention from all of the surrounding distractions and "zero in" on the... published 5 months ago
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