If you’re a teacher, you’re undoubtedly tired of hearing, “It must be nice to have the whole summer off!” The reality of being a teacher is that there is some time off, but not as much as people think! If you want to continue to make ends meet, you might teach summer school. You also end up in meetings and doing professional development. Making the most of your summer is essential, of course, because during the ... Read the Post...
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6 Tips to Cope with End of the Year Stress
The end of the year is a whirlwind of students wanting to get caught up, teachers trying to fit in those last-minute lessons, state testing wraps up, field trips, and more! However, we can't let the end of the year stress get the best of us! This time of year can be extremely tiring, but there are ways to cope with the end of the year stress that should be mandatory. Tip 1: Start a Morning Routine If you are ... Read the Post...
4 Amazing Benefits of Teaching Folktales
Storytime was always my favorite in school. We often had a "rug" that we sat on and gathered around the teacher as she read a good book. Some of my favorite stories were that of fairy tales. I had an anthology that I would read every night before going to bed. While I didn't know it then, I now understand why the teacher read these mesmerizing and charming stories. There are so many benefits for students when using ... Read the Post...
Fun Friday STEM Centers: Implementing Centers that Excite and Educate
It's been a long week and everyone, including you, is tired and possibly a little bit burnt out. So, what do you do? You try to shake it up and have some fun while still learning! Fun Friday STEM centers are a great way to do something fun and new while still getting work done. What is Fun Friday? Fun Friday is an activity that you can implement in your classroom to shake up your centers while still getting the ... Read the Post...
