One teacher's blog sharing about life, in and outside the classroom.
As a teacher mom, I find that keeping my home clean and organized is difficult – especially with two dogs, a cat, and a toddler! However, this past school year, I’ve made it a personal goal to divide and conquer the cleaning chores for the week. By doing so, I’ve found that I’ve been able […]
Burnout is the emotional, physical, and psychological exhaustion that results from too much stress. It’s a common problem for teachers and those in healthcare, but can impact anyone, and with post-COVID and political tensions, it seems to only be increasing. But with proper self-care, you can reverse burnout. **This post contains affiliate links, where if […]
It’s no lie that the world and the United States have had a difficult past couple of years. For Thanksgiving this year, I want to write down 22 things that I am grateful for to reflect on the positive that has happened. What is something you’re grateful for this year?
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 […]
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! […]
In parenting right now, there is a big push into Montessori parenting. When I first heard of Montessori, I was in my education program as it’s an approach to learning. When starting to add in Montessori aspects into your home and parenting style, it can be really overwhelming. However, there are 5 Montessori books that […]
When I first got pregnant, everyone told me how hard motherhood is. You’ll never sleep, birth is the worst, you won’t get to have fun like you do now, enjoy your skinny tummy while you can – basically making me really nervous and not excited at all. I wondered if this was a mistake. Add […]
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 […]
When schools closed on March 13, 2020, I never expected the pandemic to go on forever. But here we are, nearly two years later, still trudging through. A month into the closure, on April 13th, 2020, I got my positive pregnancy test {insert joke here about how we spent our time during quarantine}. Fast forward […]
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 […]