One teacher's blog sharing about life, in and outside the classroom.
While I scroll through social media, I’m often coming across videos or infographics about motherhood because, well, I’m a mom who is always researching things (that’s my postpartum anxiety peeking out). Oftentimes, they’re about the biological impact of having a baby or tips to help manage motherhood. They often make me reflect on my own […]
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 […]
When I first start introducing food to my babies, I feel like it is one of the most intimidating changes as a parent. There’s different methods, worry about allergens, concern for choking, the added pressure of healthy meals, just so much that you feel like you can do wrong when starting solids. After my two […]
When I became a mom, no one warned me about the huge change in the mental load that I would experience. However, after having my two kids and reflecting, I’ve been able to become more conscious about it and make sure to include my husband into the conversation more. One of the first starting points […]
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 […]
Once babies start to reach 6 months old, they are wanting to actually play with you and their toys. After introducing toys around 4 months old, now I feel like I have a better read on what toys my baby actually enjoys. Here’s some of my favorite toys that I’ve used with my own babies […]
Staying organized as a business owner, mother, and teacher is always a struggle to manage. Between the household chores, business goals, meetings, and grade reports – I have A LOT to manage. So when Tiffani from Biz Mom Planner reached out about me trying her planner just as I was about to go back to […]
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 […]