blessing – Teaching Creativity

2 Easy Ways to get Enthusiastic for this Fall

Summer is almost over. Can you believe that? It aches my heart to even think about it. Yet, when I consider this upcoming fall, I feel myself being completely and utterly excited beyond words! Why? Why do I feel so thrilled? Even though we’re in the midst of a pandemic and I don’t know whatContinue reading “2 Easy Ways to get Enthusiastic for this Fall”

5 Powerful Ways to Motivate Your Students

5 Lessons from 5 Amazing Friends Whether you’re a teacher, a student, or a parent, you’d have to agree that any motivation that is given to you makes a load of difference on how you view your present circumstances. It helps you get up and get going. This past week I had five friends whoContinue reading “5 Powerful Ways to Motivate Your Students”

God Values You & Your Students

We’ve all been there. We’ve all experienced those moments where we’ve felt so wrapped up in lesson plans & grading that we couldn’t catch our breath. We’ve questioned our positive impact on our class and neglected our own personal rest & growth. We’ve all felt drained, unseen, unnoticed, & perhaps even unloved at times. IContinue reading “God Values You & Your Students”

New Year>>New Vibes>> New You

This week marks the back to school week for readied teachers, reluctant students, relieved parents, and refreshed faculty. Everyone is hitting the ground running. Lessons are being planned. Lunches are being served. Papers are being assigned. 2020 school year is here and it’s time we made things happen! Now, what am I proposing to doContinue reading “New Year>>New Vibes>> New You”

3 Must-Ask Questions to make Choosing Christmas Gifts for your Students Easier

Choosing what to get your class for Christmas is never an easy task. It seems as if there’s tons of options to choose from and yet only a few that don’t break the bank. So how do we choose between it all? How do we look past all the twinkle and garland in order toContinue reading “3 Must-Ask Questions to make Choosing Christmas Gifts for your Students Easier”

10 Entertaining Ways to Pass the Time while you heal your broken arm

Let’s be real it’s hard to find fun things to do while you’re waiting for your arm to heal up. This past week, I was in a serious(almost life threatening) car accident. Although it was quite shaking, we were all just thankful that we were able to see each other again. Everyone was safe. EveryoneContinue reading “10 Entertaining Ways to Pass the Time while you heal your broken arm”

5 Simple Things you can do to bring Fall into your Classroom

I absolutely love fall! What teacher doesn’t right? It’s the time of the year when you see the most change. The leaves start to change colors, your students start to change in maturity, and the schedule starts to change as you approach your first fall or Thanksgiving break. Fall is all about change and it’sContinue reading “5 Simple Things you can do to bring Fall into your Classroom”

How to Battle Chronic Illness while Tackling Teaching

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”

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”

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!”