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Have you ever tried to say one thing in your classroom and it came out completely different? That comment may have cause your whole class to laugh. caused you to …
Thanksgiving break is over and winter break is coming soon! During this time of the school year we are SO excited because we have made it through nearly half of …
How awesome would it be if you could get 100% of students participating? The answer is really awesome! However, you might be thinking, is that even possible? The answer is …
Classroom games are an awesome way to get students engaged, connecting, and participating. Classroom games are also one of my favorite ways to dive deep with kids and build really …
Teachers deserve free gifts and free resources that are going to make our classrooms even better. In this fun and festive episode of the This Teacher Life podcast I share …
How is balance going in your teacher life? More specifically, how is the balance between smiles and systems in your school? We all know that schools are under a lot …
Do you struggle to get kids to turn in work? Do you wish students put forth more effort on the work they turn in? Do you feel like students are …
If we aren’t laughing everyday in our school or with our students, we should be. But sometimes we fail as teachers and these aren’t small fails, they are epic. In …
Do you love to laugh? Do you love to learn? I think that schools should be a place where we are laughing and learning on a daily basis. And in …
Parent-Teacher conferences can be a little stressful for both the parents and the teacher. Often times they take a lot of time and effort. Often times the parents don’t even …
We know as teachers that classroom management is essential, but we also understand that it can be very difficult. Sometimes students are defiant. Sometimes students don’t want to work. Sometimes …
Sometimes as teachers we just need a fresh start! We need some new ideas that are going to make this school year awesome. We need some ways to help build …
Want to start off this school year with some practical, easy to implement ideas? This is the place for you If you need help with the dreaded “calling home” or …
Teachers love a check-list. It feels SO good to cross things off and say… DONE! But sometimes in all the stress and struggles of the school year we realize we …
There are lot of things that educators are thinking and feeling right now, but they aren’t all getting talked about. We know education had changed. But… is there way more …
“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 …
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 …
Do you find planning awesome lessons for students to be a time vampire? We know that quality activities make a huge impact, but the time and effort it requires is …
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 …
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 …
Teachers, are you so excited about summer break? You should be! We, as educators, have worked SO hard this school year: teaching kids, reaching kids, inspiring kids, and breaking through …
Do you currently have some students that are giving you a run for your money? Do you currently have a few kids who seem SO hard to reach and teach? …
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 …
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) …
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 …