Pink and red is starting to show up everywhere. Valentine’s Day cards are being made. Cute decorations and delicious chocolates are all going on sale. Valentine’s Day is officially coming and I couldn’t be more excited! Valentine’s Day has always been my favorite holiday! Now, personally, I’m not married, engaged, or dating. So why doContinue reading “3 Simple Steps for Creating Valentine’s Decorations for your Classroom”
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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”
How to set 2020 Academic Goals for your Classroom
In my last blog post I talked about 3 Powerful Ways to Prepare your Classroom for the New Year. One of those ways was to Cast a Vision for the year ahead. How do we do that? We dream. We hope. We set goals. Your academic goals will be completely dependent upon your students’ currentContinue reading “How to set 2020 Academic Goals for your Classroom”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Teaching Creativity 