by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Jun 20, 2016 | Backstage Pass to Teaching
As you enter planning for the first day of school you may think, “Oh my! What in the world am I going to do?!” or maybe you are calm and cool and have it all planned out. Either way, as the start of the past thirteen years has taught me, there will...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Jun 12, 2016 | Backstage Pass to Teaching, Featured
Classroom decorating is one of my favorite topics for preparing your classroom! The truth is the sky is the limit in this area. There are so many classroom themes and color ideas to be found on Pinterest and Facebook! Creating a creative classroom environment...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Jun 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Bulletin board parts can become so expensive and I hate trying to store all of the punch out letters anyway. Instead, I like to print my own bulletin board letters out on pennants or bunting. Below I will show you how this looks as well as some video tutorials...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Jun 6, 2016 | Backstage Pass to Teaching
You found your dream job! Are you excited to start teaching? Many of us seasoned teachers who have been where you are remember the exact feeling you have when you get your first job. It’s that exciting feeling where you have butterflies, you...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | May 30, 2016 | Backstage Pass to Teaching
When it comes to applying for a teaching job, your resume can make your break you. Yes, many districts have an online application process as well, but they also look at your resume. A good resume will show who you are in a nutshell and is your chance to...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | May 23, 2016 | Backstage Pass to Teaching
Helping teachers has always been something I enjoy. Helping new teachers as they start their career is even more exciting! New teachers come into the field excited and ready to take on the world! It is a great time in your career to start your...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Apr 19, 2016 | Featured, Math
Over the past three years Math has become something I LOVE! Mostly because it is the majority of what I teach all day. I am lucky to be in a position in which I team teach and my day consists of Math and Science. When I moved from kindergarten to...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Apr 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
I have had the most awesome student teacher this year! As I know her time is quickly coming to an end with my class, I have begun contemplating what to get her as she starts her career as a teacher. This got me thinking, there are probably many of...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Apr 17, 2016 | Math
So the truth is, I am a big kid at heart! Aren’t we all?! Any chance to make something fun or crafty and I am all about it. Spring is no exception for me.Often times, this is the time of year in third grade when I begin to get worn down. Its...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Dec 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for so many reasons! This time of year is full of many fun family traditions and activities for me. One of my favorite traditions I have with a good college friend of mine is getting together to make...
