Is the existence of happy teachers a myth? Do they actually exist, or are they just something that we aspire to? We all have them. You know what I am talking about. Those habits that hold us back from being the happy teachers that we can be. I mean, there is not a single one of us who is perfect, however, we do a lot of getting in our own way … [Read more...] about 11 Things Happy Teachers DON’T Do
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Happy Teacher Checklist
Teaching can be tough, and that is why it is vital you take care of yourself. Check out this happy teacher checklist for ways to stay happy! How many of these items can you check off? Taking care of your self or self-care is sometimes billed as selfish, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Without self-care, we can't be our best for … [Read more...] about Happy Teacher Checklist
Happy Teacher Series: How Happy Teachers Spend Their Time Off
Is there a pattern of how happy teachers spend their time off? As teachers, we know we work more hours during the time we are in school than most other professions. We also work when we are not in school, particularly over the summer by attending professional development opportunities, prepping for the school year, and planning with our … [Read more...] about Happy Teacher Series: How Happy Teachers Spend Their Time Off
Happy Teacher Series: Dealing with Stress
How are you dealing with stress in and out of the classroom? Teaching is stressful. There is no arguing that point, and if you would like to I have a classroom with 25 nine-year-olds that were just given cupcakes to introduce you to. There are so many parts of the job that can make us want to hide, and spoiler alert the kids with cupcakes are … [Read more...] about Happy Teacher Series: Dealing with Stress