Have you thought about how you will address the Black Lives Matter protests when school starts in the fall? It’s going to be an elephant in the room, and it cannot just be ignored. Your students will have questions and opinions, and they need to discuss and express this movement. These resources for talking about […]
Dear Teacher, You think that no one understands the work you put in and how much of your heart you leave in the classroom each day. But, I want you to know, I see you. I know you. I get you. I appreciate you. You are doing an amazing job. When you get to school […]
Give yourself a break. A mind break, a physical break, a spiritual break, whatever you need to recharge. Even on the busiest of teaching days, a quick break will relieve stress so you can finish the day. Five minutes or less is all you need. Whether it is around the building or a quick step […]
Feb 15, 2020 | Time Out For You Taking work home with you means the work day never ends. Wean yourself from your laptop to gain freedom from work and enhance your in home life. read more Jan 28, 2020 | Time Out For You Creating a sacred relaxation room in your home can reduce […]
With the New Year upon us, many of you are taking this time to manifest your goals and dreams for the coming decade. We are encouraged to begin setting plans into motion for a more improved us or releasing the toxic energies we tend to focus on, especially in our teaching profession. The energy of […]
Learning how to set limits for effective classroom management will make teaching a much more pleasant experience. Many new teachers struggle with classroom management because they think that students will know how to behave or hope that they will behave. While many students do know how to behave, it is a fact that some do […]
By Susan Jerrell, TOFT Founder Copyright free photos are a must for teachers and students. In July, Unsplash launched Unsplash for Educators, and it is an educator’s dream. Are you tired of thumbnail size images or searching for copyright free photos to no avail for your presentations and projects? If so, give Unsplash a try. […]
Returning from break means wearing real pants consistently, waking up early to be somewhere on time and the usual stressors of a full workday. The time for relaxation is over; and that means time to find a way to balance your work and home life. Both work and home require a balance to live a […]
Creating a positive tribe environment is essential for teachers. Without a tribe, we get lost in a sea of children who we love dearly, but who cannot empathize with us. Our students cannot understand why we get so excited when they grasp a challenging concept or devastated when we have to make that Child Services […]
There is nothing more chaotic than trying to finalize IEPs, create lesson plans, and update grades in the midst of a global pandemic. I personally find these tasks chaotic without a pandemic! Many of us, however, experienced the crushing weight of extra responsibility as we prepared last minute e-learning lesson plans and said goodbye to […]
Let go of your ego. Teaching is hard enough without trying to know everything. Give yourself a break and admit when you don’t know. 20 ideas to teach random acts of kindness in your classroom. Teaching our students how to show kindness everyday is an ongoing process. Taking work home with you means the work […]
Intentional living requires us to know who we really are, what we believe, what we want, and what matters in our lives. Too often, we “go with the flow” to the point of losing ourselves. We are swept up in the expectations of others, the duties of a job, the day to day tasks of […]
4 Ways to Show Kindness During the Pandemic – Time Out For Teachers
If this pandemic has a lesson to teach it is that kindness goes a long way. How we talk to and treat those around us can make all the difference. Show kindness in all you do. Here are four ways you can make a difference and show kindness during the pandemic. It’s hard to work […]