Submitted by Terry Mewes (not verified) on March 26, 2008 - 21:27.
My first five years as a primary teacher, I spent far too much of my personal income on school supplies. I wasn't aware of how much I was spending, until I changed classrooms and had to move all my stuff. I felt that I needed supplemental material to teach my students every day. I was thrilled when our district finally adopted new Language Arts text books. It was a relief to have a foundation to work from when I was planning lessons. Now that I have been teaching for fifteen years, I am more resourceful. I plan what I am going to spend and stay on a budget.
Out of pocket spending on supplies
Submitted by Terry Mewes (not verified) on March 26, 2008 - 21:27.
My first five years as a primary teacher, I spent far too much of my personal income on school supplies. I wasn't aware of how much I was spending, until I changed classrooms and had to move all my stuff. I felt that I needed supplemental material to teach my students every day. I was thrilled when our district finally adopted new Language Arts text books. It was a relief to have a foundation to work from when I was planning lessons. Now that I have been teaching for fifteen years, I am more resourceful. I plan what I am going to spend and stay on a budget.