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”
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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”
The Top 3 Ways to Solve Behavior Problems
Being an elementary grade school teacher is never easy. We face constant lesson planning, late night grading, and endless times of needing to use the restroom. Yet, the hardest things that we face are the daily behavior problems that come across us during the day. We face a student struggling with pushing through tears. WeContinue reading “The Top 3 Ways to Solve Behavior Problems”
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”
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”
Life-changing ways to put passion into teaching
Sometimes we start things that are a bit harder than we expected. We try training for a 5k, writing our first book, or teaching. Yes, that’s right, even teaching can be harder than we ever expected to be. We’re tempted to scream, yell, and throw our own temper tantrums. We’re tempted to pull our hairContinue reading “Life-changing ways to put passion into 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”
How to Create a Breathtaking Bulletin Board in 5 Easy Steps
How many of you love piecing together bulletin boards? I know I do! A good bulletin board can make classrooms stand out among the rest, create excitement for learning, and even encourage parents to see their child achieve the impossible! Personally, I love watching ideas come to life and seeing the sparkle in students’ eyesContinue reading “How to Create a Breathtaking Bulletin Board in 5 Easy Steps”
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”
50 Classroom Essentials
As we’re decorating our classrooms and preparing for the school year, there are a few essentials we need. As we run from dollar store to dollar store, let’s look at 50 things that every elementary school classroom could use. FOR THE TEACHER: Hidden Chocolate, Favorite Snacks, and Coffee Mug! Laptop or Desktop Computer Printer &Continue reading “50 Classroom Essentials”
Teaching Creativity 