One teacher's blog sharing about life, in and outside the classroom.
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 […]
One of the first things that students use to get to know your class and you as a teacher is your class syllabus. It’s also a document that begins to outline policies and procedures for the school year! Especially with my AP class, I find myself referring back to the syllabus as it explains so […]
When I first began teaching, I remember there was a lot of discussion about formative and summative assessments. There can be confusion on where some assignments fall or we often make choices during the class period that can change from formative to summative and back again! I wanted to share how I think about formative […]
Only you can decide what you spend your time on. Naturally, you’ll want to spend your time on things that add value to your life. But life is busy. As a mom and teacher, I’m always looking for tips for managing my time to get as much done as I can. These tips for managing […]
Now that the school year has finally finished, I’ve been able to reflect back on the school year and figure out what has been the most engaging classroom activities for the 2024-2025 school year. One thing that I try to keep in mind when I’m teaching and reflecting on activities is that it isn’t realistic […]
The last day of the school is a bittersweet time. We’re saying goodbye to students we’ve had all year, we’re excited for summer break, we’re overwhelmed with all the end of the year tasks, just all of the feelings. But having a last day of school outfit is a great way to make the day […]
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 […]
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, […]