One teacher's blog sharing about life, in and outside the classroom.
Wildfires can happen with little warning, and while adults often focus on evacuation routesand emergency supplies, children experience these events very differently. They may feelconfused, anxious, or unsure about what is happening around them. As parents and caregivers, it’s natural to want to shield kids from scary situations. Butwhen children know what to expect and […]
When it comes to teaching, teacher planners are a lifeline for organizing lessons, meetings, different schedules, everything. And if you have a GOOD teacher planner, it can help make the job so much easier. Over the past 10 years, I have gone through a lot of different planners and these are my top recommended teacher […]
When it comes to ways to decorate your classroom, I feel like one of the easiest ways to make a big difference is classroom lighting. Sometimes it can feel like you’re really limited on options, but here’s 4 classroom lighting ideas that I use within my own classroom! **This post contains affiliate links, where if […]
As a teacher for the past 10 years, I have found that using backwards design is a game changer in making sure that I stay ahead in my planning for my classes. I do feel that if you are a new teacher, backwards design is way more daunting until you have a general idea of […]
As a teacher mom for the past 5 years, I’ve found there are a few habits that I’ve taken on to help manage being a working mom and handling the responsibilities of both roles. These habits for working moms have helped me manage a lot of the stress that really weighed on me when I […]
I have always been curious about the blogging world – so when I realized I wanted to join it, I felt that as a teacher and a parent, I could do it. After 6 years now, I feel that I understand the basics and would love to see more teacher blogs in the world! Here’s […]
When I first began working out, I would show up with my water bottle (sometimes) and myself. That was all I needed. But as I’ve gotten more serious about working out and lifting, I’ve found that there are more items that I bring with me to feel that I have a successful workout for that […]
Working out is such a great way to show up for yourself, but it requires time and energy. Which when you’re a parent and/or working, it can be hard to find both of those. As a teacher-mom who has prioritized working out this year, I want to share my top 5 tips that have helped […]
Teaching is one of the hardest, best jobs in the world. It can be so fulfilling, but there are days when it feels so hard, it feels like you aren’t doing enough, or the day just didn’t go the way you wanted it to. Here are 22 affirmations for teachers to remind you of your […]
Our post is from Ditya Viral, the teen creator and host of Story Central, a podcast that’s reaching families in 20 countries, including the United States, Canada, the UK, India, Japan, Switzerland, and more. Their podcast blends engaging storytelling with essential life skills, including emotional resilience, empathy, creative problem-solving, and even financial literacy—all designed specifically for young […]