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”
The Best Thing You can do for your Students this Summer
My friends and I were able to get to the beach this past weekend and we loved every second of it. We listened to music, we talked, and we laughed. We tasted the salty sea on our tongues and the warmth of the sun on our backs. We rested and adventured. We took a breakContinue reading “The Best Thing You can do for your Students this Summer”
How to Keep Teaching When You Don’t Feel Like It
One of my best friends is going through a pretty rough time at work. She’s absolutely fabulous with children and such a hard worker. She’s endlessly devoting every day to her kids. Yet she’s experiencing that drained feeling. You know the kind. The one where you’ve given all of yourself with nothing left. We allContinue reading “How to Keep Teaching When You Don’t Feel Like It”
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”
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”
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”
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 