Teaching is a demanding career, and if we, as teachers, don't take care of ourselves we are pretty much worthless. The truth of the matter is that we have to make time for ourselves in order to be our best for our classrooms. Self-care for teachers is vital. Self-care looks different for each person because what relaxes one may actually cause … [Read more...] about Happy Teacher Series: Self Care
13 Ways to Prevent Summer Slide
The dreaded summer slide sneaks in to steal the learning that our students have worked so hard for. Try as we might during the year, some summer slide is inevitable, but we can work with our students and parents to minimize summer slide so that the next school year can be maximized! By completing short activities throughout the summer our … [Read more...] about 13 Ways to Prevent Summer Slide
Happy Teacher Series: Follow Your Passions
Are you thinking teaching IS your passion? That's great, but odds are that if you eat, sleep, and breathe teaching you are going to burn out. You will go down in a spectacular blaze of teaching glory, but you will burn out. As educators, it is vital that we are passionate about our students, but it is just as important that we take care of our … [Read more...] about Happy Teacher Series: Follow Your Passions
8 Ways to be an Example for Your Students
Can you be an example for your students? Our students are always watching. Always. There is no way to get away from their eyes, so while we have their undivided attention (at least in that way) we might as well use it to our advantage. Whether we like it or not we are examples for our students, and it is often what we do that they pay the most … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to be an Example for Your Students
Happy Teacher Series: Stop Rushing Through Tasks
What if I told you it was possible to stop rushing through tasks both in the classroom and at home? You might think I am crazy, but the truth is, it is completely possible to stop rushing and enjoy yourself. There are so many things that have to be done during a teacher work day that it seems impossible to not rush through tasks. Despite feeling … [Read more...] about Happy Teacher Series: Stop Rushing Through Tasks