Today’s post was written by Hayley from Just Hygge. She has over 24 years of teaching experience and is transitioning out of the classroom through Just Hygge. On Just Hygge, she talks about how to bring Hygge into your life through all aspects. If you’d like to read more of her content or get ideas […]
7 Mythology Based Books to Read
Growing up, I have always been super into mythology, learning about the different cultures, gods, and monsters. With that in mind, I have found a few books that are based on mythology that have sucked me back into an old interest that I’ve had. Below are 7 mythology based books to read. **This post contains […]
8 Ways to Keep Up With Grading
Grading. The thing I hate the most as a teacher. But it’s always there. Haunting me. As a teacher that has had 3 English preps this year, I had to get more creative with my grading, especially when it came down to end of the quarter time crunch and all the writing we did in […]
15 Alternative Assessments to Check Learning
When finishing up a unit, often students expect to have a stereotypical test – multiple choice questions, true and false, writing questions – in a quiet room that gives so much anxiety. However, I’ve found through my years of teaching social studies and English that I like to provide more creative projects to demonstrate their […]
5 Biggest Myths of Teaching
As a teacher, I am often baffled at the misconceptions that society has about teaching and teachers. The teacher in me obviously wants to teach the masses, so here are the top 5 biggest myths of teaching and some elaboration on why they are myths! 1. We are just hanging out/babysitting kids all day. When […]
Teacher Winter Outfit Ideas
When it comes to being a teacher, choosing my outfit everyday is another decision I have to make. With each season change, I try to adjust my wardrobe too. As I was online shopping for some winter teacher outfit inspiration, I decided to share the cute winter dresses, tops, and bottoms that I felt belonged […]
Before Summer Break Checklist
It’s nearly here! The end of the school year is in sight and I know, you’re ready for summer break like yesterday. But before you start checking out, here’s a list of 9 things you should do before leaving for summer break that will help you feel more prepared to come back in the fall! […]
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Book Review
As an English teacher, I often find myself gravitating towards reading Young Adult books. Then once I finish them, I can add them to my classroom library. I did the same thing when I was teaching history, with historical books – see my recommendations here! **This post contains affiliate links, where if you make a […]
15 Ways to Make More Money As a Teacher
It’s no secret that teachers don’t make tons of money for our hard work. In fact, it’s common for teachers to take on more jobs to supplement their salary. If you’re a teacher that is looking for extra money, either to make ends meet in your budget, help pay down you debt, or just have […]
The Importance of Citing Your Work: Why Should I Care About Citations?
Think back to the good old days when your teacher would give you an assignment and then say those dreaded words: “You’ll need to cite three sources in your paper.” Most students, and even adults, would probably groan. But is citing your sources just another way for your English teacher to torture you? Of course […]