Smile! This one simple, free action can be a game changer in your classroom. The power of a smile influences the entire day for you and your students. When things go wrong, you just have to laugh! Read this humorous take on the first day back from Winter Break. We bet you can relate!
By Susan Jerrell, TOFT Founder In a profession that keeps being asked to do more, it is important for teachers to learn to say no. Teaching is a caring profession and because of that people who choose a teaching career like to help others. Most teachers are people pleasers which makes them great as teachers […]
Is self-care the new bad word? There has been a lot of backlashes recently by teachers who are tired of the words self-care being bandied about like they are the panacea to all teacher problems. Here’s the thing, self-care is 100 percent necessary to survive teaching, especially in today’s environment. However, the conditions that are […]
by Time Out For Teachers | May 31, 2020 | Time Out For You Use summer to relax, reflect and recharge. Try these self care techniques to rejuvenate yourself after a long school year. by Time Out For Teachers | May 21, 2020 | Time Out For You Understand the importance of transitions in your […]
How to Talk to Students About Scary Topics? – Time Out For Teachers
By Susan Jerrell, TOFT Founder How should you talk to students about scary topics? Deaths, accidents, illness, and any number of things happen in the lives of our students on a daily basis. When big events happen, the impact can affect your entire classroom and school. A teacher in a group I belong to asked […]