Now that I am back in my sub era, I am privileged to spend time in a variety of classrooms. Every day is new adventure and a new opportunity to learn from a new class. As a sub, I can also spend some time in special education. This experience has been enlightening! Not only are… Continue reading Showing Love for Special Education
I recently saw an ad campaign to promote the teaching profession. The idea behind the ad is that all other jobs are boring compared to what teachers do every day. In the ad, teachers share stories of something exciting that happened with their students, while the non-teachers recount some dull mishap. As someone who doesn't… Continue reading Keeping Motivation Alive: Stories from Teaching
It's that time of year! Teachers Pay Teachers is having its February site-wide sale. If you've some items on your wish list, starting tomorrow, February 8, you'll be able to move those items over to your cart and get them for a discounted price. With spring and testing season coming, there will be plenty of… Continue reading We Love Teachers!
Last week, I shared about how I knew I would miss my teacher friends when I decided to leave the traditional classroom. And, I do miss them --- terribly! There is something truly special about finding colleagues that can be friends as well as mentors. I'm so lucky to have so many incredible educators that… Continue reading Professional Partnerships into Lasting Friendships
A frequent first day/week of school read-alouds for primary teachers is Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes. For anyone who is unfamiliar with the book, the story follows a mouse who has a great deal of anxiety about her first day of school. The narrative addresses fears and concerns that young students frequently have on the… Continue reading Worry, Worry, Worry
I got my first teaching job as a credentialed teacher back in 2007. I was so excited to finally start my work as an educator. Unfortunately, in 2009, the district I was working for at the time was experiencing financial issues. Their resolution to those financial troubles was massive lay-offs --- including classroom teachers. As… Continue reading Teachers Are NOT Dispensable!
I would imagine that it is going to be difficult for people to feel grateful in 2020. This year has been a challenge, at the very least, for most of us. For many others, the year has been tragic. However, I still feel that my teacher heart is full, and I want to share what… Continue reading Gratitude in This Strangest of School Years
Happy September! By this time, I'm assuming that many of you have begun your school year. Or, if you haven't yet, the start of the new school year is fast approaching. Either way, we are all in full-on teacher mode! And, just as we work our hardest to get our students off to a great… Continue reading 5 Tips for Teacher Self Care
For months, I've been reading articles and watching videos by teachers and educational organizations addressing the challenges of teachers being overworked and exhausted. I've addressed the issue myself a few times on this blog. On the surface, it can feel like all this "teacher tired" talk can have a negative overtone -- something that Teaching… Continue reading YOU Are the Most Important Part of Education!
After a decade of teaching, I like to think that I've figured some things out about being a teacher. I'm definitely a different teacher than I was on my very first day of teaching . Here are five tips for new teachers... Use your breaks for you. When I was a student teacher, I asked… Continue reading 5 Tips for New Teachers
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