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”
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”
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”
The Real Reasons why Teachers love getting Coffee from Parents
Here’s the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth: ALL TEACHERS LOVE COFFEE!! Especially this chic! Okay…I could be wrong. Perhaps there’s one singular teacher who’s reading this right now, thinking, “I don’t like coffee. I’m more of a tea or soda person.” If that’s you, don’t fret. I get that. Just takeContinue reading “The Real Reasons why Teachers love getting Coffee from Parents”
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”
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”
Better Than Coffee
How many of you love coffee? I know I do! I love waking up in the morning with a warm mug in hand and curling up on the couch. Coffee is my go-to versatile drink of comfort. Coffee can be warm and comforting or cool and invigorating. Coffee can be refreshing or soothing. Coffee canContinue reading “Better Than Coffee”
Teaching Creativity 