“Do you want the job? Here are the keys. Books are there somewhere. Call Becki.” My new principal walked down the hall after giving me my first job and my first official piece of educational advice. It was the very best advice I would ever receive. Over the next twenty-eight years, Becki led, pushed, and […]
When you prioritize your teaching responsibilities, always choose what benefits students first. Here are some tips to help: It’s important to learn how to balance work and home lives. The first step is to realize that you simply cannot do everything. Learn how here. Positivity inspires teachers to make the most of each day. Learn […]
Learning how to prioritize your To Do lists will increase productivity and help you stay organized. Start using these 5 tips today. Virtual field trips open up the world to your students. When you can’t visit in person, these virtual travel options are the next best thing to being there. Ways to make learning real […]
Winter is the perfect time to manifest your goals. Just as we teach students how to create SMART goals, we must do the same for our New Year growth goals. Positivity inspires teachers to make the most of each day. Learn some quick and simple ways to get more positivity into your teaching life. Feeling […]
Stepping into your first teaching position for the first time can be quite daunting and at times intimidating. Stepping into a new school can present the same feelings. That is why making mentoring meaningful is so important in our schools. Whether you are a new teacher in elementary, middle school or high school, it is […]
Building student relationships is the single most effective and important teaching technique teachers can use. If there is one thing that will make or break your year, it comes down to the relationship you have with each student in your classroom. It sets the tone for your classroom and the entire year. Maya Angelou wisely […]
Teachers make 1,500 decisions a day. ONE THOUSANDS FIVE HUNDRED DECISIONS. If research estimates are correct, those 1,500 decisions equals about 4 decisions each minute you are teaching. No wonder you are exhausted! The result is that teachers suffer from decision fatigue. Are you one of the many? Does this sound familiar? Your spouse walks […]
Distractions, busy schedules and overloaded days make it extremely hard for most of us to stay focused. However, the ability to stay focused can have a great impact on our lives. When we focus we pay attention to what is going on around us. We remain fixed on a central purpose. Without focus, we meander […]
Feb 7, 2020 | Tips & Tricks The ability to stay focused impact our lives. It increases productivity and shows where we place our priorities. Learn more. read more Feb 2, 2020 | Tips & Tricks Copyright free photos are a must for teachers and students. In July, Unsplash launched Unsplash for Educators, and it […]
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Jul 14, 2020 | Positivity & Inspiration Flexibility has always been the survival word for teachers, but this year teacher flexibility is being put to the test more than ever. read more Jul 12, 2020 | Positivity & Inspiration An educator gives her thoughts on school reopening. The unknowns make this a difficult decision in […]