Burnout teachers are everywhere! Even if you love this profession, it can take over your life and cause you to experience burnout. In fact, 44% of K-12 teacher report feeling overwhelmed by the demands of their jobs. Burnout teachers are more likely to leave their jobs, have their mental health
We’ve all been there! We’re teaching a lesson, and our students couldn’t look more disinterested. It can be frustrating, especially since we spend time and effort planning our lessons. As teachers, we know that what we are teaching them is important. So why aren’t they paying attention? Well, chances are
I am writing this blog post for myself! Or mostly for myself! Teaching has always been my passion, but I went through a phase recently when the thought of stepping foot in a classroom again felt like a million knives. I never thought I would be the one to feel
Are you an upper elementary bilingual or dual-language teacher looking for Black History Month Spanish activities and books for your classroom? If so, you came to the right place. In this post, I am sharing some of my favorite books and activities to celebrate Black History Month in Spanish class.
We have all been there! Frantically typing up lesson plans at 4 am because one of our children woke up sick in the middle of the night, and now we need a sub. If I had a dime for all the hours I have spent planning for a substitute teacher,
Teaching characterization is one of my favorite parts of teaching fiction in upper elementary. I love to dig deep into the characters with my students. It helps students to be better readers, but also to be better people. If they can comprehend the characters on a page, they will also
Going back to school after a long break is never easy. Not for students, not for teachers! We all miss our easy mornings with no alarm clocks, deadlines, papers to grade, and lessons to plan. But what can make going back to school even harder after a long break is
It seems that for many years now, “student centered classroom” has been a buzz word in education. And for good reason. Over the years, research has supported the benefits of a student centered learning environment. In this blog post, I want to share five practical and effective ways that you
I hate clutter! With a passion! It is like an itch I can’t scratch. Just picture Leonard Hofstadter from the Big Bang Theory wearing his itchy red sweater. That’s me around clutter! And I especially hate paper clutter. As a teacher, I manage paperwork all day long. That made me
I love a good teacher hack! Over the years, I have spent hours on Pinterest looking for ways to make my job easier. I bet that you have, too. In this blog post, I am sharing 19 best teacher hacks that will save you time and sanity. 1. Use clothespins
