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”
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3 Tips to Engage in the Best Spirit Week Ever
Right now my school is having spirit week!! I love this time of the year! It’s probably my favorite! Everyone shows their epic school spirit by getting dressed up and decked out! It makes school fun, motivates the students, and is seriously the best! Make sure to go ALL in What do I mean? IContinue reading “3 Tips to Engage in the Best Spirit Week Ever”
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”
5 Budget-friendly, Magical Ways to bring Christmas to your Classroom
Christmas time is officially here and I couldn’t be more excited!! This month will be filled with fun favorites and memorable moments. You’ll watch Christmas movies and curl up in warm blankets. You’ll smell gingerbread in the air and see snowmen in front lawns. There’ll be hot chocolate by the fireplace, ugly Christmas sweaters wornContinue reading “5 Budget-friendly, Magical Ways to bring Christmas to your Classroom”
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”
A New Way to Think about Motivation in the Classroom
What motivates you? Why do you do what you’re doing? What keeps you going? Are you encouraged by praise? Are you inspired to change the world one student at a time? Are you trying to reach that one person with your writing? Or are you simply motivated to keep going in order to pay theContinue reading “A New Way to Think about Motivation in the Classroom”
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”
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”
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”
Unplugging Distractions and Engaging in Reality
Have you ever noticed the distractions that we’re engulfed in with our current society? Restaurants have televisions in them that distract you from paying attention to conversations. Roads are bombarded with billboards that distract us from getting to our destination on time. Even our favorite stores are plagued with sale signs that distract you fromContinue reading “Unplugging Distractions and Engaging in Reality”
Teaching Creativity 