Teaching is a hard job – no argument about it. There are so many skills that they have to develop and work on to make sure that students are able to learn. With the list below, there are 10 skills that are needed for successful teachers and make the job easier! 1. Empathy A skill […]
How Having a Student Teacher Makes You a Better Teacher
Once I hit five years of teaching experience, I have always agreed to take on a student teacher. In the past three years, I have had 3 student teachers and each time, I have found that having a student teacher makes me a better teacher overall. There are several benefits to having a student teacher, […]
6 Interactive Presentation Ideas to Boost Classroom Engagement
Anurag Bhagsain is the Founder of SlidesAI.io, where he leads the initiative to transform presentation design. Anurag combines his love for blogging with his design expertise to create informative content that educates and motivates audiences. He covers a range of topics, from sharing tips on effective storytelling to simplifying design concepts. Anurag is dedicated to […]
6 Simple Time Organization Tips for Teachers
It is well known that teachers put in overtime – unpaid overtime – between the prepping, grading, lesson planning, and everything else we do. I can honestly say that my teacher brain rarely turns off, even at home. But even with dedicating tons of time outside of school, teachers have to organize their time and […]
6 Ways Gamification in Education Makes Learning Fun and Engaging
This post was written by Aanya Kapoor, a content marketer with Extramarks. Along with her team, she develops content relevant to the 21st-century education ecosystems. Her content revolves around topics such as smart learning technology in education, modern parenting, as well as other education topics. Her writing combines her knowledge and personal interests, making her […]
8 Pieces of Marriage Advice to Follow
When my husband and I got married 5 years ago, everyone shared their advice for a good marriage. It can be overwhelming and, as someone with divorced parents, felt like there was a lot of pressure to “get it right.” After these five years together, there are pieces of marriage advice that I have found […]
Desk Organization Tips for Teachers
When it comes to my desk, I have a spot for everything. It’s also a good measure of how I’m doing. If my desk is a mess, I am a mess lol. So I really try to keep my desk space cleaned up, not only to remain organized, but also for my mental health. So […]
Learning While Traveling: Creative Ways to Teach Kids on the Go
Our post today is from Amanda from Travel More, Pack Less. At Travel More, Pack Less, Amanda Holt helps women say yes to adventure without the hassle. With her experience planning and packing for a family of five, she’s cracked the code on traveling light, staying organized, and making trips feel effortless from start to […]
7 Wonderful Teacher Bags To Stay Organized
When it comes to teaching, I am often bringing this back and forth from home – even when I don’t grade at home. Between my lunch, wallet, water bottle, coffee, papers for trainings, and laptop if I need it for a different training that evening, there’s a lot that I bring back and forth. Plus […]
Helpful Back to School Checklist for Teachers
Back to school time is overwhelming for everyone – parents, students, principals, teachers. After 8 years of teaching, I still have moments where I’m confused and unsure of where to begin with back to school. But I have figured out what to prioritize (and often make my list this way) so I can focus on […]