One teacher's blog sharing about life, in and outside the classroom.
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 […]
As someone who works a pretty demanding job, scheduling some ways to relax is crucial. This means you switch off, recharge, and prepare for the next working day. When you constantly work without a chance to switch off properly, you will eventually hit an emotional wall and experience burnout. You risk losing motivation and may […]
I often tell people that parenting is the best, hardest thing. So when I read quotes about parenting from someone that understands what I’m going through, it makes me feel more seen and heard about the highs and lows of parenting. If you’re looking to feel understood, here’s 27 quotes about parenting! The last 5 […]
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 […]
If you want your kids to grow up feeling comfortable with being home, you need to build a space that is welcoming and fun for them – and updates as they get older! With summer right around the corner, it’s time to make sure that you have kid-friendly backyard toys and activities planned to keep […]
When both of my kids were moving back into their rooms from bed-sharing, I opted to go with a Montessori floor bed set-up for them. Once we got it put together for my daughter, the first night I laid her in it, she had no false start. First time in 9 months. On the other […]
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 […]