As a first year teacher I really appreciate this video! I would love to hear more about the different classroom management strategies you have tried and ideas for implementing them.
Nice video and I think it’s great you’re doing this. I’ve been teaching 22 years and the only thing I would say is it’s ok to listen to paras when you come in, you just need to do it in a certain way. They do know how the class was run before you and will have some good ideas. It’s ok to accept their ideas to build a good working relationship.
That is very true! I think every para situation is unique. I had some really awesome paras and some that unfortunately took advantage of me asking for help at the beginning. Building strong relationships is so important with your paras though!
I’m trying to accept some of their ideas, as well as implement the help from my mother who’s been a sped teacher since 1996. One of my paras is open minded to changes and the other seems to be stuck in her ways and threatening to quit.
@@yellyukulelly7334she’s going back to subbing because in the district I work in, subs get paid more than paras. Imo the paras should be getting paid way more for what they do!
Excellent advice! I left my special ed job many years ago because of the burn out factor. Your advice is so realistic and practical. I love the idea of a para handbook.
@@tobiasmyers7857 I do not have a sample but I have gotten a lot of request to create one. I have put it on my list and I will let you know when it is done!
@@tobiasmyers7857 Here is the link to the para handbook: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Editable-Paraprofessional-Handbook-Training-Special-Education-Back-to-School-9468066
Hello, thank you very much for your videos! I learn a lot from you♥️🙏 I have a question! Was there ever a problem you had with a kid with special needs, and how did you solve it?? Also, was there a problem you never solved?🙏
Try bringing real things to the class each day for "show and tell" - before you teach the kids about them with a "Primer," and limit your daily lessons to tell them about high paying jobs, like being a Bank President, and fun related things using reading, writing, listening, speaking and financing Q and A about each one. I know you can't do this because of your School Board Curriculum. I just thought I would suggest it as a hope that will never be realized. 🤣
Excellent sister, congratulations, thanks a lot, London
Thank you for watching! 😃
As a first year teacher I really appreciate this video! I would love to hear more about the different classroom management strategies you have tried and ideas for implementing them.
Hello! Thanks for watching. I have a whole video on my classroom management strategy that I use (a classroom store). I hope it helps!
I love this video, greats advice!
Thanks so much for watching!
thanks for all your videos hopefully I can do them too in my class😀
Awe that makes me so happy that these videos have been helpful. Thanks so much for watching!
Nice video and I think it’s great you’re doing this. I’ve been teaching 22 years and the only thing I would say is it’s ok to listen to paras when you come in, you just need to do it in a certain way. They do know how the class was run before you and will have some good ideas. It’s ok to accept their ideas to build a good working relationship.
That is very true! I think every para situation is unique. I had some really awesome paras and some that unfortunately took advantage of me asking for help at the beginning. Building strong relationships is so important with your paras though!
I’m trying to accept some of their ideas, as well as implement the help from my mother who’s been a sped teacher since 1996. One of my paras is open minded to changes and the other seems to be stuck in her ways and threatening to quit.
@@bassinmt212why is she threatening to quit? It's not the best form of communicating. It sounds more like a form of manipulation.
@@bassinmt212I'm just a new student on my way to becoming a sped teacher 😊
@@yellyukulelly7334she’s going back to subbing because in the district I work in, subs get paid more than paras. Imo the paras should be getting paid way more for what they do!
Excellent advice! I left my special ed job many years ago because of the burn out factor. Your advice is so realistic and practical. I love the idea of a para handbook.
Thank you so much for watching! Yes a para handbook has been super helpful to myself and my paras!
@@ActiviTeach do you have a sample of the para handbook that I could see?
@@tobiasmyers7857 I do not have a sample but I have gotten a lot of request to create one. I have put it on my list and I will let you know when it is done!
@@tobiasmyers7857 Here is the link to the para handbook: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Editable-Paraprofessional-Handbook-Training-Special-Education-Back-to-School-9468066
Can you ask paras to do academic things with the students like help with taking notes etc?
@@amyd.5104 definitely! That would be a great accommodation that many of my paras help with.
Thank you:) I am just starting at a new school!
Thank you! Good luck at your new school. Make sure to reach out if you need any help from me!
Do you have a video on classroom management?
Yes I do! I have a video about my favorite classroom management strategy which is using a classroom store.
Thank you so much 😊 This is my first year and this video is so helpful!
I am so glad I could help! Good luck with your fist year and make sure to reach out if you need any help! -Samantha
Thanks for being so specific!!! This helps.
No problem! I am very happy to help. Thank you for watching!
That is great. good job
Thank you for watching!
This was great info
Thank you for watching and I am glad that it was able to help you!
Hello, thank you very much for your videos! I learn a lot from you♥️🙏 I have a question! Was there ever a problem you had with a kid with special needs, and how did you solve it?? Also, was there a problem you never solved?🙏
Try bringing real things to the class each day for "show and tell" - before you teach the kids about them with a "Primer," and limit your daily lessons to tell them about high paying jobs, like being a Bank President, and fun related things using reading, writing, listening, speaking and financing Q and A about each one. I know you can't do this because of your School Board Curriculum. I just thought I would suggest it as a hope that will never be realized. 🤣