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Tag: 180 days of awesome

Ideas / Motivation

175 Ideas That Teachers Can Binge to Bring Classrooms to New Levels

Winter break is right around the corner and teachers WE DESERVE IT! I don’t know about you, but I am already planning what I’m going to do (and not do) …

Humor / Ideas / Motivation

5 Holiday Gifts That are Fun & Perfect for Teachers

Welcome to December! Quite possibly the most difficult month to teach our awesome students.  But do you know what makes it better:  GIFTS.  Gifts make this holiday season so much …

Where to Find SO Much Teacher Motivation & Classroom Lessons (This Idea Will Shock You)

Some of my very best ideas this year did NOT come from social media or teacher books. Some of my very best ideas this year did NOT come from educators …

How 1 EASY E-Mail Hack Can Totally Change Relationships with Teachers, Students, & School Communities

How many e-mails do you send a day? How many e-mails did you get per day? What if I told you that I have 1 simple hack that will totally …

1 Relationship Building GAME That is Going to Create SO Many Connections with Kids!

What if I told you there is one game that you could play with students that could change everything! This game would increase communication, decrease poor student attitude, increase teamwork, …

Ideas / Motivation / Reflection

STOP Teaching Students THIS Myth (It May Not Be What You Think…)

We tell kids…. You can be anything you want to be! But the reality is, that just isn’t true! Instead we should say… You can be who you truly need …

2 Relationship Building Ideas That Will Bring SO(da) Much Joy to Your Staff + Students!

Wanting to build better relationships in your school with both staff and students? Sometimes it’s those simple ideas that end up being the most significant! How can you boost the …

Motivation / Reflection

There are MANY Sides of Education (Which Are You a Part Of?)

You can teach in a city. You can teach in a suburb. You can teach in a town. You can teach in a cornfield. Want to see a completely different …

4 Things That We Must STOP Doing as Teachers (They Aren’t What You Think)

Grading can be a time and energy vampire for teachers. But what if I told you I could make your grading of student work SO much easier. And to make …

1 Class Idea That Gets Students ROLLING In the Right Direction (A Dynamic Class Competition)

Is there a behavior or classroom expectation that is driving you a little crazy right now? Would you like to increase student motivation and decrease problems with students? Do you …

Advisory / Ideas / SEL

Relationship Building Activity that will Help with SEL & Morning Meeting In Your Classroom- NEW SET

Looking for fun, engaging SEL activities? Searching for ways to get kids talking and participating? Wanting to be strong relationships with your students? Exploring ways to laugh while you learn …

5 Ways to Motivate Students Using 1 Simple Idea (You Will LOVE This!)

Have you ever given your students a reward and they didn’t care about it at all? Have you ever given your students a consequence and they could have cared less? …

What’s REALLY Keeping You In the Classroom? (The Answer May Shock You)- Monthly Motivation Episode

“Why do you continue to be a teacher?” “You know you can make more money in a different profession, right?” “If I was a teacher I would totally leave!” Have …

1 MINI School Project that will Create MANY Meaningful Moments For Students

Projects and meaningful activities can often be time consuming and complicated. But what if I told you I have one mini project that would change your classroom dynamics forever? This …

Advisory / Ideas / SEL

180 Full Lessons for Social-Emotional Learning

Make Your SEL & Morning Meeting Planning SO much Easier! To be honest, sometime SEL feels like “one more thing” even though we know in our teacher hearts that it …

2 Teacher Tips that Will Make Your Sub Plans AMAZING (And De-Stress Your Life Too)

Being gone from school can be SO stressful! Sometimes we think, “Oh my gosh, it’s just easier to not leave then it is to write sub plans!” But what if …

Advisory / Ideas / Motivation / SEL

Try This Awesome, Free Lesson to Motivate Students on a Monday!

Mondays can be hard. Sometimes our students need a little motivation, especially to start the week. Shoot, sometimes WE need a little motivation to start the week. So I’ve got …

Expect the Unexpected in Education- Monthly Motivation Episode

“I didn’t see that coming.” “Wow! That threw me through a loop!” “Whoa! That’s different.” “Ugh. Another change?” Have you found yourself in an unexpected situation or moment as a …

4 Tips on How to Have the Best School Year of Your Life (Seriously)

Are you an energetic teacher who has a passion for continuous improvement and looking for a fun, fresh perspective? Are you a new teacher who is looking to start your …

Humor / Ideas

How to Have The BEST Start To Your New School Year in Less than 21-Days…By Adding 1 Super Small but Awesome Idea!

Did you know…that just changing one thing in our classroom can turn this school year from average to AWESOME? Is it hard getting back into the swing of things at …

Leadership / Motivation / Reflection

Teacher Needs List for the 2022 School Year

It’s back to school season and every teacher is enjoying their summer break right now. But we are also starting to get nervous and anxious for the upcoming year. So, …

Humor / Ideas / Leadership / Motivation / Reflection / SEL

Want This School Year to Be Your BEST Ever? This Is Your Answer…

Are you an energetic teacher who has a passion for continuous improvement and looking for a fun, fresh perspective? Are you a new teacher who is looking to start your …

Ideas

“Blind Date Books” An Awesome Idea for Schools!

I was at a bookstore in South Carolina and saw this “Blind Date” bookshelf. Totally intrigued, I stepped over to the shelf and saw books that had been wrapped up …

Humor / Ideas / Motivation

A Free Back-2-School Workshop for Teachers

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, …

Leadership / Motivation / Reflection

Important Teacher Reminder For Next School Year

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 …

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  • New Virtual Course for Teachers: 180 Days of Awesome Relationships
  • Teacher Truth: Joy is the Ultimate Advantage
  • Teacher Trick: How the Number 12 Has INCREASED Student Engagement

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  • 5 Simple Ways to Bring MORE JOY To Your Classroom
  • Education Hot Take: School Data Doesn’t Mean Sh*t Without Understanding the NAMES Behind the NUMBERS
  • New Virtual Course for Teachers: 180 Days of Awesome Relationships
  • Teacher Truth: Joy is the Ultimate Advantage
  • Teacher Trick: How the Number 12 Has INCREASED Student Engagement

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