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First Year Teacher

New Year, New and Improved Teacher… I hope!

August 8, 2014August 8, 2014 / amandacoan / Leave a comment

     As I have been prepping the room for the new school year I have been reflecting quite a bit on the last school year.  My list of improvements is quite long (I will attach it to the bottom of this post). As a first year teacher I think I did the best that I could, … Continue reading New Year, New and Improved Teacher… I hope!

Before Tour of the Classroom

October 20, 2013 / amandacoan / 1 Comment

This is what my classroom started out looking like at the beginning of the year.  I really like this set up, but I'm in the process of adjusting the room to better meet the needs of my students.  Being a teacher requires a lot of flexibility. I feel like I'm constantly tweaking things, but it's … Continue reading Before Tour of the Classroom

Reading Workshop

October 20, 2013October 20, 2013 / amandacoan / 2 Comments

         As the year continues along I'm feeling more comfortable in my teaching.  I feel like I'm getting a handle on all of the subjects, but I think reading workshop time could use a little work.  I am struggling to find activities during workshop time that are meaningful and engaging for my … Continue reading Reading Workshop

Wow! I have no life…

September 15, 2013September 15, 2013 / amandacoan / 1 Comment

Okay, so it's been awhile since I've blogged.  I've been thinking about my teaching blog a lot.  The problem is just finding the time.  I'm really struggling with balancing out my teacher life and my home life.  I feel like my teacher life often wins.  Most days I am at school by 7 and there … Continue reading Wow! I have no life…

Inclusion in the Classroom

August 15, 2013August 15, 2013 / amandacoan / 9 Comments

  So, on Monday I had my first Professional Development of the year.  I found out that I will have all of the third grade special education students in my room and I will be co-teaching. This PD focused on the various co-teaching approaches. I didn’t get a chance to meet my co-teacher, but I … Continue reading Inclusion in the Classroom

Third Grade Team Leader

August 11, 2013August 11, 2013 / amandacoan / 2 Comments

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