Shlinda Miller

Choosing Your Class Theme

I absolutely love this part! Choosing and creating the theme for your upcoming class is one of the most rewarding experiences of being a teacher! You get to watch your students walk into the classroom and see their eyes light up simply because you took the time to find out what could make learning fun.Continue reading “Choosing Your Class Theme”

10 Easy Things to do for a Great 1st Day of School

Teachers are making lists, prepping their classroom, and jotting down ideas. Why? Because that lovely first day of school is just around the corner. And we all know that a great first day leads to a great week, a great semester, and a great school year! Now I know that you’re excited to get started,Continue reading “10 Easy Things to do for a Great 1st Day of School”

5 Things for Teachers to Do Before School Starts

We’re all enjoying this summer and having fun, but lets face it: school will be starting before we know it. So, as teachers, what should we do to prepare? 1.Brainstorm Class Themes This one is one of the most fun things to do during the summer time! If you’re undecided about what your class themeContinue reading “5 Things for Teachers to Do Before School Starts”

Keep Learning

If there’s one thing that teaching has taught me, it’s to keep learning. Now I think this statement goes for all of us, because we could all agree that, although we try our best, we still don’t know everything!! As humans we make mistakes, we try and yet produce errors, and sometimes we can evenContinue reading “Keep Learning”

One Month Anniversary

Reaching One Today’s the day! It’s the one month anniversary of Teaching Creativity! I’ve absolutely loved blogging-feeling my fingers on the keys, watching words appear on the screen, and seeing thoughts become beautiful stories and illustrations. Yet, during this joyous time, one question keeps popping up: Why did I start blogging in the first place?Continue reading “One Month Anniversary”

Get Lost~Go Adventure

Okay. Let me clarify. I’m not talking about getting lost as in wandering in the wilderness and not finding your way out. I’m talking about escaping into a new world and creating new things. 1.Get Lost In A Good Book There are so many different kinds of books out there and the summer time isContinue reading “Get Lost~Go Adventure”

Get Out There

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the sun! For the majority of the year, we’re often cooped up in our offices or classrooms. We’re sitting behind a desk or standing behind a podium while the world outside is calling our names. Well, I have good news for you: IT’S SUMMER TIME! You can finallyContinue reading “Get Out There”

Better Than Coffee

How many of you love coffee? I know I do! I love waking up in the morning with a warm mug in hand and curling up on the couch. Coffee is my go-to versatile drink of comfort. Coffee can be warm and comforting or cool and invigorating. Coffee can be refreshing or soothing. Coffee canContinue reading “Better Than Coffee”

The Number one tip to Fight off Fear

Fear can knock you down and tear you apart. Fear can paralyze, distract, and demotivate. Fear can make you question your place and lead you to doubt your purpose. Fear can limit your future. The key word in that previous paragraph? Can. Fear can do all of those things, but it doesn’t have to. TheContinue reading “The Number one tip to Fight off Fear”

Put Down that Phone!

We have to remember that God gave us our phones and computers, not to distract us, but to find a way to glorify Him. We’ve all heard the phrase, “Put down that phone, and pay attention!” We’ve heard it from our spouse, our co-workers, our children, and our friends. Sometimes, we use our phones toContinue reading “Put Down that Phone!”