Okay guys, I’m seriously writing this blog post while laying flat on my back, out of commission, in total pain. Why? Because I have a hereditary disease called sickle beta thalassemia. At no fault of my own, my body breaks down and experiences high amounts of fatigue and pain. My body, unable to produce/regulate it’sContinue reading “How to Battle Chronic Illness while Tackling Teaching”
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Life-changing ways to put passion into teaching
Sometimes we start things that are a bit harder than we expected. We try training for a 5k, writing our first book, or teaching. Yes, that’s right, even teaching can be harder than we ever expected to be. We’re tempted to scream, yell, and throw our own temper tantrums. We’re tempted to pull our hairContinue reading “Life-changing ways to put passion into teaching”
Teachers, sometimes it’s okay to take a break from teaching
As teachers, our time, talents, and energy are constantly put into our students and our classroom. We pour ourselves into our teaching and allow it to become our passion, our drive, and our heart. I know that, personally, even when I go shopping, it’s as if I see tons of toys as visuals for futureContinue reading “Teachers, sometimes it’s okay to take a break from teaching”
5 Out of the Ordinary Ways to Let Your Students Know that You Love Them
All people love to know that they’re loved-moms, dads, grandparents, principals, teachers, and yes even students. We naturally crave love and attention from others. God made us that way! To long for fellowship, praise, and love from those around us. Unfortunately many of the students who walk into your classroom this year may never hearContinue reading “5 Out of the Ordinary Ways to Let Your Students Know that You Love Them”
3 Ways to Plan for the School Year
All of us teachers and students are planning and praying for an amazing school year! We’re organizing, hoping, and anticipating. We’re decorating, imagining, and creating. We’re busy, overwhelmed, and scattered every other direction. So how do we plan for the upcoming school year? How do we get all of our tasks done? Here are 3Continue reading “3 Ways to Plan for the School Year”
How to Create a Breathtaking Bulletin Board in 5 Easy Steps
How many of you love piecing together bulletin boards? I know I do! A good bulletin board can make classrooms stand out among the rest, create excitement for learning, and even encourage parents to see their child achieve the impossible! Personally, I love watching ideas come to life and seeing the sparkle in students’ eyesContinue reading “How to Create a Breathtaking Bulletin Board in 5 Easy Steps”
3 Easy Steps to Keep Your Classroom Clean
Your classroom might be the only clean, healthy, and uplifting environment a child is in today. Those are hard words to hear, but they’re true. Your classroom might truly be the only place where a child feels cared for, and why? Because you’ve organized, cleaned, and kept it bright and cheerful. But let’s face it,Continue reading “3 Easy Steps to Keep Your Classroom Clean”
50 Classroom Essentials
As we’re decorating our classrooms and preparing for the school year, there are a few essentials we need. As we run from dollar store to dollar store, let’s look at 50 things that every elementary school classroom could use. FOR THE TEACHER: Hidden Chocolate, Favorite Snacks, and Coffee Mug! Laptop or Desktop Computer Printer &Continue reading “50 Classroom Essentials”
How to Create Lesson Plans in 5 Easy Steps
Calling all teachers! Calling all teachers! School is just around the corner! It’s seriously only a few weeks away for some of us, so let’s get ready for an amazing, productive, exciting, and engaging year with our students! So how do we do that? What’s our first step? Lesson Planning!! Lesson planning is the firstContinue reading “How to Create Lesson Plans in 5 Easy Steps”
12 Ways to Stay Away from your Phone
How many of you have ever taken time to notice the people around you? Have you noticed them or just the top of their head as they’re staring at the small screen in front of them? Our world today is addicted to their phones, games, apps, and social media accounts. Don’t be the Average JoeContinue reading “12 Ways to Stay Away from your Phone”
Teaching Creativity 