In the last 3 months, I’ve been facing hearing loss and brain damage. This is due to prior trama from a car accident back in 2019, and, although I know sign language, I’m hoping it doesn’t get to the point where I’ll need to use it full time. Now, you might not be facing hearingContinue reading “3 Easy Tips to Make it through a Hard Time”
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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”
You're Not Alone during the Wait
Due to the protective measures that many schools are reinforcing, a lot of us teachers have either been moved to a virtual classroom, lost our jobs, or have simply been asked to wait. We’re waiting for answers. We’re waiting for school to reopen. We’re waiting for life to start again. The beautiful thing about itContinue reading “You're Not Alone during the Wait”
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”
3 Lessons to teach your Students from the Life & Legacy of Kobe Bryant
I’m not a huge sports fan, but I was absolutely devastated to hear the news of the accident that took place just yesterday, January 26, 2020. Kobe Bryant and his daughter were among those who had lost their lives in a tragic helicopter accident. My family grew up watching Kobe play basketball and listening toContinue reading “3 Lessons to teach your Students from the Life & Legacy of Kobe Bryant”
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 Powerful Ways to Prepare Your Classroom for the New Year
The new year is always a fun and exciting time. It’s full of new beginnings and fresh starts. It’s both refreshing to the soul and invigorating to the mind. So how do we make the New Year special in the classroom? Here are 3 powerful ways to prepare for the new year in your classroom:Continue reading “3 Powerful Ways to Prepare Your Classroom for the New Year”
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”
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”
Teaching Creativity 