Task cards are fun, versatile, and really easy for teachers to use in their classrooms. With more than just a couple sets, organization of those task cards can be a pain, though. Here are some fool-proof strategies for keeping your task cards neatly stashed away until they are ready to be used. Plastic Baggies. Place […]
Teacher Appreciation Sale!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2nd to May 6th this year. This is a great time to recognize all of the amazing hard work that teachers do throughout the year. Teachers are more than educators. We are innovators, artists, counselors, cheerleaders, role models, and even superheroes to our kids. To celebrate this important week, Teachers […]
Positive Thoughts During Testing Season
As schools across the country begin testing season, teachers hold a high level of stress that is difficult to describe. Not only do educators have a lot on their plates to begin with, but testing means less content-driven time and more “let’s prepare for the test” time. We spend time teaching relaxation strategies, how to […]
How to Use Task Cards
Task cards are an easy, simple, and practical instructional strategy to incorporate into your classroom. There is some prep work and set up required by teachers, but once you have a system in place, it is easy from there on out. Best of all, kids love using task cards. Task cards really do promote student […]
Top 10 Middle School Keys to Success
I absolutely love teaching middle school. Sometimes, though, when people hear that I teach middle school, they seem to feel bad for me. Like middle school is some type of unknown vortex for kids. Maybe that’s why I love it so much. It’s a time of creativity, instability, and the unknown. It’s a time when […]
Why Kids Need More Physical Education
Gym has actually never been my forte. I always preferred (and still do) writing a research paper to playing a game of basketball. As a middle school teacher, though, I see the strong need for kids to be exposed to much more gym time than they are actually getting. At my school, middle schoolers get […]
5 Ways to Maintain a Work-Life Balance as a Teacher
Many teachers struggle with maintaining a healthy work-life balance. I know I do. While it’s true that the majority of other jobs lend themselves to some work outside the 9-5 schedule, the life of a teacher is just different. There are a few big reasons why teaching so drastically impacts the work-life balance for educators. […]
De-stressing Tips for Teachers
Teaching is stressful. Mentally, physically, and emotionally, as teachers we give our all to our students and our profession. In addition to the hustle and bustle in our classrooms, many teachers have spouses, children, parents, and friends on our minds, too. We are pulled in many directions all at once and often put others first. […]
What Teachers Are Thankful For
There is no better time of the year than Thanksgiving to sit and reflect about what I’m thankful for as an educator. Among all the ups and downs of teaching, there really is no other profession that stands close to what teachers can do. It’s a great time to show thankfulness and gratitude for all […]
How to Support Kids with Challenging Behaviors
Not long after the “back to school” craze, students who struggle start to show their challenging behaviors. Behaviors such as being out of their seat, calling out, refusal to work, or arguing can really impact the flow and progress of the classroom. Other more serious behaviors, such as fighting, hitting others, biting, and running will […]
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