Teacher Motivation & Ideas for the Whole School Year!
Did you know…that just listening and learning with fellow passionate teachers can level up your entire school year? Is teaching now probably harder than it ever has been? Yep! Here’s …
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Did you know…that just listening and learning with fellow passionate teachers can level up your entire school year? Is teaching now probably harder than it ever has been? Yep! Here’s …
Summer is winding down quickly and we are all looking for that boost to get us excited for the upcoming school year. If you are looking for: ideas, motivation, laughter, …
These past few years have been really difficult in education. We have started to (and continued to) question so much about our passion and profession. But here is a seriously …
During the summer I love to plow through books! I’m not a fiction reader, however. Getting lost in a story-line has never been my thing. I enjoy picking up a …
My students got really stuck on the age of teachers this year. One day during class they found out I was 35 and they lost their minds. They then proceeded …
Teachers are good at spending money… on students. Teachers get paid like $40,000/year and spend 10k of it on their students. (Is that a dramatic over statement intended for effect? …
Parents & Principals don’t always know kids like we do. Our relationship with students is different. So we have to be confident when they criticize our choices. It doesn’t mean …
I have one level for Spirit Week: Full Throttle! Schools have spirit weeks for: homecoming, prom, book celebrations, community events, and so much more. We had a spirit week at …
Introducing the Newest Book in My Collection: 180 Days of Awesome Relationships Every day that we walk into our school, we have an opportunity to connect with kids. How do …
It has been an insanely hard year for both teachers and education leaders. But here is a truth that amazing school leaders totally understand: Your BEHAVIOR -not your advice or …
“My students and I have been enjoying our discussions. They sometimes get silly, which is the best! I like it because it’s an easy way to connect with students, for …
There are a number of reasons why kids don’t want to come to school. There is also an epic list of reason why kids WANT to come to school. Let’s …
Teacher tired is totally a real thing. So, let me ask. Do you need a boost? I think we all do, right? There is no denying the fact that this …
Doing engaging games with kids is a great way to build a classroom community. You probably have dome something like Would You Rather before. But, the version I’ve created takes …
Want to end this school year on a good note? Want a few ideas to connect with kids? Want a simple way to engage & motivate students? Want a reminder of …
In the past few years we have found that kids are more reluctant to raise their hand. Teachers get frustrated and annoyed with: “I don’t know.” (Shoulder Shrug) “I’m not …
Have you ever sat through TERRIBLE professional development? You know the kind I’m talking about…. PD that makes you want to poke your eyes out because it’s mind numbing. PD …
Running out of ideas to help build connections with kids? Finding it hard to get kids talking at this point in the year? No worries! I’ve got you covered for …
A Letter to All Teachers Right Now… Dear Teacher Friends, Are you struggling right now? If you said yes, you are not alone! Here is what we have to do. …
Want to engage & motivate ALL students regardless of whether your kids are struggling, sad, or super excited when they walk into your classroom? Needing some fresh, engaging ideas for …
Got a flat tire on my way home from school not too long ago. I pulled into a gas station. 2 amazing gentleman came and helped. The gas station clerk …
3 Goals to Hit Daily in Schools for 2022 Love learning Love people Love growing If we can say “yes” to all 3 of those each day, we are creating …
Just in case your principal hasn’t told you this in a minute… You have done AMAZING things this year. You have made a HUGE impact on kids. You are an …
Awesome is all around us. Every single day we get the opportunity to be intentional about focusing on failures or celebrating successes. But in the past few years finding the …
I overheard an interesting conversation today… Student 1: Teachers seem so stressed out right now, what’s going on? Student 2: Listen, if I was a teacher I would just be …