One teacher's blog sharing about life, in and outside the classroom.
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 […]
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 […]
Welcome! If you’re reading this post, this means that you are probably getting ready to start your first year teaching! So glad that you decided to join the #best job ever. But I won’t lie to you – it’s hard. They say the only thing harder than teaching is parenting. I know that you’ll do […]
Today’s post was written by Jeremy, from Knocked-up Money. Jeremy is a FinTech marketer by day and a blogger by night. His blog focuses on helping parents and parents-to-be get a handle on their finances to pursue financial freedom and create generational wealth. As a parent with limited income, he practices what he preaches daily […]
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 […]
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 8 things you should do before leaving for summer break that will help you feel more prepared to come back in the fall! […]
When it comes to teachers, we’re usually the planning type. I know that I am OBSESSED with planners. But over the past couple school years, I found that I loved using a digital planner. Here’s 6 reasons why I love using a digital planner and why you should give it a try too! Plus I […]