Goal setting, Motivation, Teacher Self-care

How NOT to Bring Work Home…When You Work from Home

In the past, I struggled with bringing my work home with me. I'm sure there are many teachers out there that can relate. How can we not bring work home when there's so much to do and so little time to complete things??? I'm not saying it's going to be easy. It's going to take… Continue reading How NOT to Bring Work Home…When You Work from Home

Goal setting, Motivation

Hop on the Motivation Train Early!

I have always loved the beginning of the school year! The new backpacks, clean shoes, freshly sharpened pencils that haven't magically disappeared...it's so easy to feel motivated. Unfortunately, though, that feeling is fleeting. The daily grind starts to wear your down. I get it. I've been there. But, there's a trick to staying motivated through… Continue reading Hop on the Motivation Train Early!

#teacherlove, For Teachers, By Teachers, Teacher Self-care

5 Tips for Teacher Self Care

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 Families, For Teachers, By Teachers, In the News, Partnerships, Uncategorized

TPT Is Having a SALE!!!

TPT is having a sale on April 6-7, 2020!!! This couldn't come at a more opportune time. With educators providing instruction remotely, and parents trying to support student learning at home, the resources on TeachersPayTeachers can help everyone. Use the code FORYOU to save up to 25% on resources. The resources in my own store… Continue reading TPT Is Having a SALE!!!

For Families, In the News, Uncategorized

Education in the Time of Crisis: Suggestions for Parents

It seems that most schools around the country are closed due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. Schools are closed in my area, including where I work. For the past couple of weeks, I have been trying to adjust to life providing education services online. I've watched the news reports about how parents are struggling to… Continue reading Education in the Time of Crisis: Suggestions for Parents