Teacher Truth: This is A Lie Students Hear in Schools…
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 …
Expect the Unexpected in Education- Monthly Motivation- Bonus Replay 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 …
How to Get Kids Talking, Connecting, and Learning with One EASY Idea (A Must Listen for Every Teacher) Bonus Replay Episode
I did an activity with my students where 100% of students were participating, smiling, and excited to learn. Sound too good to be true? It’s not! And guess what, I …
Teacher Tip: The Art of Reflective Communication
Life Advice: Sometimes we need to pause before we put words out there. Then we begin to speak only when we are truly confident that what we are about to …
Teacher Books PERFECT for This Summer
I remember the first time I read a book about teaching. It was the summer before my 1st year of teaching. And to be honest, it was terrible! After that, …
Teacher Sh*T Storms: The Struggle is Real…
Life Storms Last week I was on a flight and caught this picture as we were ascending. The sunlight was streaming into my window and the air was super …
How to Maximize Your Mornings with This Teacher Routine REMIX! Bonus Replay Episode
What does your morning routine look like as a teacher? Is it chaotic? It is predictable? Is it stressful? Does it truly prepare for an awesome day in your school …
Teacher Time is a True Gift: Progress Over Perfection
Time is a Gift And here is a picture to prove it… These 2 pictures are SO similar and SO very different. The photo on the left is from …
What Is Teaching? An End of the School Year Reflection from a Tired Teacher
Teaching is saying.. “Please stop touching each other” “You guys are absolutely hilarious” “Why are you talking about cheese” “I’m going to miss you all” “Stop!” And riding this crazy …
1 Relationship Building + SEL Game That You WANT To Play This Year (Probably The Best Activity I’ve Ever Made…) Bonus Replay Episode
Are you looking for ideas that will boost classroom engagement, help with relationship building, are perfect for SEL, AND kids are going to motivated to participate? Well this one game …
Teacher Reminder: This School Year Didn’t Suck…
Are you feeling so teacher tired right now? If you said, “NO” then good for you! If you said, “YES” then no judgement at all. We are almost there and …
Teachers, Solve a Common End of the School Year Problem with This Simple Idea
What do the final days look like for you this school year? Are you looking at testing data? Do you final a final day of PD? Is there a staff …
How to Bring Your Teacher Life to a Whole New Level- You are SO Much MORE than “JUST a Teacher”
Teachers, are you finding yourself a little stuck right now personally or professionally? Do you feel like you want or need to be “more than just a teacher” When we …
THIS Classroom Management Idea is EXACTLY What We Teachers Need Right Now
Is your classroom currently a tornado of disorganized, disrespectful, or disengaged students? Is your teacher heart currently a tsunami of frustration, fear, or freaking stressed? If you said YES to …
A Cereal’isly Fun Idea for Students- SEL Lesson for Teachers
Do you have a favorite cereal? Mine is for sure Cinnamon Toast Crunch! My mom would buy it for us as kids, but only if she had a coupon. I …
Awesome Idea for Schools + Classrooms: Raisin Day!
I love my mom so much. I call her Super Momma Jayne. And sometimes she is able to be a super guest speaker in my classroom She comes into all my …
Teachers: Make Every Friday SO Fun for Students (And You) with This Awesome Activity
Raise your hand if you like having fun. (Every student AND teacher just raised their hand) Teaching can be hard. Being a student can be hard. But what if there …
Teacher Truth: A Look At The Impact of Educators this Year
I was thinking about something the other day and I’m wondering if you agree? Sometimes we OVERESTIMATE the impact we can make in one day of teaching kids. But we …
The BEST Teacher Idea to Get Kids Using TONS of Life Skills (An Easy Game to Implement)
What if you never had to grade another paper again? Would you be thrilled? What if you never had to sit through another boring meeting or PD that is a …
Classroom Activity: Toy Throwdown- PERFECT for SEL Time
I love the game uno, do you? My students really like it too! In my career I’ve taught elementary, middle, and high school and this is one game that ALL …
How to MOTIVATE Kids to Participate, Pay Attention, and Pause Before Speaking (A Simple but Significant Solution)
Do kids talk in your class? You may have said YES! They are just talking while you are teaching OR talking about something off-topic. You have have said NO! They …
The Next Time you are Frustrated with a Student Ask Yourself These Questions…
I’ve got an important Spring Teacher Tip for you today. The next time you are frustrated with a situation or a student ask yourself these questions: Why am I …
1 Classroom Strategy that Will Make Monday’s SO Much Better (This Lesson is Fun and Easy)
Teacher friend, how do you feel about a Monday? According to research about 59% of people declare Monday is their least favorite day of the week? Do you agree? Another …
The 1 Classroom Management Idea That You Need In Your Teacher Life (Spin & Win with This Hack)
Are your students struggling with organization, attitude, participation, engagement, or motivation? If you said YES this episode is for you! Classroom management can be super hard, especially these days, but …
Teacher Tired is REAL- So How Do We Make 4th Quarter Awesome?
Do You Need A Boost?I think we all do, right? There is no denying the fact that this year has been crazy hard! Sub shortages. More on our plates than …