One teacher's blog sharing about life, in and outside the classroom.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]