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Jason Whitaker

Marietta, GA

I change the future!

Interests: It took me bumping my head on many closed doors to realize that Education is where I do the most good. Join me as I return to teaching and attempt to change the World one math lesson at a time.

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Points for Teachers during the Summer

Major points to you if you don't check your work email while on Summer break. +10. -5 if you check it, -10 if you check and reply to anyone. If you can be seen walking around in flip flops, +5. Give yourself +10 if you strategically stuff sand between your... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at Effective Teacher Day 1

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Reasons you should turn off your TV this summer

My DD1 and I were going to do a video of this post, but her agent didn't contact my people and the collaboration didn't come together. Your child hasn't met 50 bestest friends as of yet. Your child cannot quote any Dr. Seuss. Your home electric bill has doubled. Your... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at Effective Teacher Day 1

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To say that I've been relaxing and chilling is to give this Summer no credit. I'm so ready to start "Summer Working" now. Summer Work is me getting at all the things I can't get done in the regular year. My biggest thing is cleaning off our Family 100 +... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at Effective Teacher Day 1

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Maybe I am making a difference

I had a student A LONG time ago in 2nd grade. *My third year teaching, the 1st time. Back to the story. He was a sharp guy. He worked hard and had super parent support. Matter of fact his class was the 1st and only class I promised that if... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Effective Teacher Day 1

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A picture is worth 1,000 words, but you better be reading, too. This really provoked me. I don't keep track of the time we read, but I will be making sure it's at least 20 minutes of good, quality reading. I also noticed that this is just for the school... Continue reading

Posted Jun 8, 2013 at Effective Teacher Day 1

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A picture is worth 1,000 words, but you better be reading, too. This really provoked me. I don't keep track of the time we read, but I will be making sure it's at least 20 minutes of good, quality reading. I also noticed that this is just for the school... Continue reading

Posted Jun 7, 2013 at Effective Teacher Day 1

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102 things to do this summer

I don't know all the back story of Little Free Libraby, but I do know the little boxes are adorable. I've seen them a couple of times and noticed one near Trina's Summer Camp. So we stopped. Trina loved the idea of getting a free book. She later suggested that... Continue reading

Posted Jun 5, 2013 at Effective Teacher Day 1

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102 things to do this summer

I don't know all the back story of Little Free Libraby, but I do know the little boxes are adorable. I've seen them a couple of times and noticed one near Trina's Summer Camp. So we stopped. Trina loved the idea of getting a free book. She later suggested that... Continue reading

Posted Jun 5, 2013 at Effective Teacher Day 1

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101 things to do this Summer

Having fun needs to have a format This is my families "Get 'er Done this Summer" list. We've been having a BLAST checking off things. I'm pretty sure this will have to be carried over cause this Summer is short. Have a great one! Continue reading

Posted Jun 3, 2013 at Effective Teacher Day 1

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May 31, 2013

The 1st Annual Whitaker Playground Crawl

I'm not sure where all my ideas come from, but this one was certainly fun. My girls and I did our best to go to as many parks as we could in one day. The rule was that we had to play on the playset and only be there for... Continue reading

Posted May 31, 2013 at Effective Teacher Day 1

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Summer Learning

What are you teaching your children this Summer? I don't mean what the Camp is teaching them or what your cousin down South is teaching them. What lessons are your kids learning from you during the "time off from school"? TV is a babysitter and a pretty good parent The... Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2013 at Effective Teacher Day 1

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Summer break update

This break has been great! I think the single best thing I did was give my daughters 101 things to do this Summer. We're having a blast finding ways to get more than 1 check for every event. Losts of good fun. I also have come up with some more... Continue reading

Posted May 28, 2013 at Effective Teacher Day 1

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Summer is here...

Happy Summer to all Teachers! Summer, Oh how I missed you. I have 60+ days to enjoy your beauty and relish in your glow. Let's get acquainted again shall we. Continue reading

Posted May 22, 2013 at Effective Teacher Day 1

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Special guest blogger, sorta

I had a guest stop by and smile with me today. Hey Taylor. 2 more days bin school year. Continue reading

Posted May 20, 2013 at Effective Teacher Day 1

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Changing up my blog

Been talking about my experiences as a classroom teacher for a while. Starting next school year I'll come from a different angle. I'm still fiddling around with a name, but I'll give you an idea of the subject. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Let's see if... Continue reading

Posted May 12, 2013 at Effective Teacher Day 1

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About to wrap up from the Summer

So much is going on these last days before the school year ends. I'm expecting even more, really. I'm going to stop blogging over the Summer and focus on some other family things. But fear now I will be back after this LONG, DRAWN OUT Summer with a new look,... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at Effective Teacher Day 1

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I'm still stuck on "burpee phone convo". The mental pic of someone trying that is what I needed to start the day. Nice airdynes by the way.

Commented May 7, 2013 on THIS IS NOT 24 HOUR FITNESS at CrossFit One World

4 Days to enjoy my teaching experience

This blog is going to make a major shift this Summer. Please feel free to check out all my previous posts, because next school year we're going in a totally new direction. Continue reading

Posted May 2, 2013 at Effective Teacher Day 1

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Ain't no body got time for this

Next year I'm going to make my class use composition books to keep all their work. Keeping up with all this paper is not the business! I had a mind to do it this year, but next year for sure. I'm going to have 3-4 comp books per student and... Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2013 at Effective Teacher Day 1

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1st day back after Spring Break

"Mr. Whitaker, you look different." "It's called rested. You wouldn't know about that, because I'm rested due to the fact you and I weren't in the same zip code." Still weeding and feeding my lawn of emerging learners. Continue reading

Posted Apr 16, 2013 at Effective Teacher Day 1

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Weeds and grass

Anyone who has a lawn knows that it's MUCH easier to grow weeds in your yard than it is to cultivate a nice, healthy lawn. I know from a reliable source that if you trim down a weeded yard often enough it will really look pretty good. It's only when... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2013 at Effective Teacher Day 1

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Weeds and grass

Anyone who has a lawn knows that it's MUCH easier to grow weeds in your yard than it is to cultivate a nice, healthy lawn. I know from a reliable source that if you trim down a weeded yard often enough it will really look pretty good. It's only when... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2013 at Effective Teacher Day 1

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Happy Spring Break

Thankfully, I'm on Spring Break. I'm looking forward to sometime reflecting and clearing my mind. Got to make the last semester great. Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2013 at Effective Teacher Day 1

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So how's it going, Jason?

Let's see how's my week been? I didn't win the Crossfit Challenge. Didn't even get the Cupie Prize. I am pretty slim though. My wanna be garden took a major hit during the hail storm Monday. Major like all of it is DOA. I've been teaching like a Beast this... Continue reading

Posted Mar 21, 2013 at Effective Teacher Day 1

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