by Matt Vaudrey | Oct 22, 2012 | Actual Math, Smart-assery, Teaching, Tough Issues |
When I was six, I had a birthday party at Lincoln Heights Pizza Parlor. Four friends and I spent the afternoon whacking moles, earning tickets, spending tokens, eating pizza, and finding diapers in the ball pit. Documenting the day are several grainy, indoor photos...
by Matt Vaudrey | Oct 15, 2012 | Classroom Management, Teaching, Tough Issues, Uncategorized |
I pause the Glue Song and ring the tiny bell on the cart. “People, look over here. This pink paper is LAMIAH, that was yesterday’s homework that I forgot to pass out. Please raise your hand if you need it and Frank will pass it out. This white paper is...
by Matt Vaudrey | Oct 9, 2012 | Classroom Management, Hope, Teaching, Tough Issues |
There are days when I love my job. Days when I know that some students combated their ignorance with their effort and triumphed. Days when I lay my head on my pillow at night knowing that I did my very best and I changed lives. Today was not one of those days. Today...
by Matt Vaudrey | Oct 4, 2012 | iPad, Teaching |
I hate talking about myself, which is why I’m writing a post about it. On Friday, I had 6 adults in my classroom during one period. The Math Coach from another school came over with one of her teachers and the Director of IT from the district office. The RSP...