One teacher's blog sharing about life, in and outside the classroom.
During my student teaching, I will always remember my mentor teacher telling me that teaching doesn’t need to be a solo career – in fact, the best will borrow and then adapt to fit their own style. After my 7 years of teaching, a transition from social studies to English, and a location change, I […]
As a teacher, sometimes I need a quote to remind me that what I do is worth it – especially on those hard days. These are 31 uplifting quotes about teachers to boost the mood of any teacher. They are great for those teacher appreciation cards and gifts, cute teacher appreciation signs, or just a […]
One thing I learned quickly in my first year of teaching was that a great teacher is one that is constantly reflecting and working to better themselves (along with other things of course). However, it can be difficult to know how to reflect when you don’t practice it on a regular business. With time – […]
At the beginning of the year and at the end of each quarter, I have my students write a letter to me. I do make it a grade, but the grade is based on whether they fill the page or not. I also explain to students that they can write about anything they would like […]
Our post today is from Olga, who runs the Good Movie Finder blog. Ever since she was a little girl, she’s been a big fan of cinema and psychology. She used to ask myself all the time, “Can a movie be a personal therapist?” The answer is simple: yes. A gifted film can transform the […]
Ambra Mills, originally from Italy and now residing in the UK, shares parenting tips and stories on her blog, ‘Parenting: Discoveries and Challenges’ at famigliaguidance.blog. She is also the author of kids’ books such as (The Adventures of Hoppy, Skipper and Felix) and (The Adventures of Piky, Matisse and Betty). Both books are available on Amazon […]
The post today is from Jerry Poon. Based in Los Angeles, artist Jerry has made a distinct mark in the art scene. Influenced by the lively essence of pop culture, his work echoes the vividness of comics, manga, and video games. Jerry’s art takes a dive into fantasy, blending the whimsical with the bizarre and […]
When I look at my classroom and the things I have in it, I can honestly say that I’m a bit of a hoarder. I keep seasonal decorations, supplies, organization items, and tons of other things that I hardly use. However, I can say that having a ball of yarn in my closet has come […]
Today’s post is written by Barbara, owner and creator of Spanish4Kiddos and Crafts4Kiddos, sites dedicated to enhancing Spanish learning with fun learning activities, ebooks, and interactive games. Barbara is a bilingual educator, teacher, and consultant who serves bilingual families, teachers, and educators with English and Spanish resources to teach Spanish, ELL, or dual language programs. […]
As we start to thaw out from the winter season, I like to get into the spring season with spring clothes. When teaching, it can be hard to have clothes that are a good fit in the classroom. However, I wanted to share spring dresses, tops, bottoms, and accessories that make for a solid and […]