By Susan Jerrell, TOFT Founder Get to know you activities are the staple of the first week of school for many teachers. With social distancing protocols, there are still ways you can create classroom culture and get to know your students. These 10 activities are enjoyable to students elementary through high school. This is a […]
Online learning as a result of the pandemic has created a new reality for teachers and students. Find ways to make learning real in unreal times. This is our time to show students the value of learning. We can teach so much more than just standards. We can teach students how to respond to these […]
by Time Out For Teachers | May 14, 2023 | Tips & Tricks By Jennifer Chiaramida, Guest Writer While it can be overwhelming to be a new teacher, there are a lot of things rookies are doing exceptionally well. These 4 life-changing habits are great for all teachers’ own mental health, ideal for communication with… […]
When you hear a student say “I’m stupid,” I can’t do anything right,” or “I keep messing up”, how do you respond? Most teachers will be quick to step in and provide positive examples of things they do, reassure them that they can do what they think they can’t do, and provide other positive affirmations […]
Flexibility has always been the survival word for teachers, but this year teacher flexibility is being put to the test more than ever. Will schools open? When will they open? Will they stay open? Do we teach online, in the classroom, both? The only certainty is that things are uncertain. Anyone who claims they know […]
by Time Out For Teachers | Mar 2, 2020 | Mentor Mondays Finding a mentor teacher makes all the difference for new teachers navigating a new career or a new school. Support and guidance are vital for success. read more The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the […]
By Susan Jerrell, TOFT Founder Cards, notes, pictures, drawings. No matter what grade you teach, you will receive heart-felt tokens of appreciation from students. These momentos provide the teaching inspiration you need to remind you why you became a teacher. They are proof that you impact the lives of your students. As a mentor teacher […]
By Susan Jerrell, TOFT Founder It’s time for you, dear teacher, to treat your own mental health and well-being with the same care you treat your own students and family. This means making yourself a priority! In our desire to support, love, and care for our students, family, and friends, we too often overlook ourselves. […]
Random acts of kindness do not need to be reserved for National Random Acts of Kindness Day. In fact, teaching our students how to show kindness everyday is an ongoing process. It is part of building school and classroom culture. In a classroom or school with a caring culture you will see students loaning a […]
by Time Out For Teachers | Apr 26, 2020 | Positivity & Inspiration Teachers, YOU are enough. You are charting unknown territory doing distance learning and doing it with the best of your ability. Know that you are enough. by Time Out For Teachers | Mar 22, 2020 | Positivity & Inspiration Behind the scenes, […]
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. Work and home require a balance to live a healthy life. Find out three great ways to balance your work and home life so your cup is full.
Positive actions to survive teaching from home will improve your outlook during this unsettling time. Learn tips to help you survive and thrive. 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. Feeling the teacher blues? A positivity […]
SMART goals take on a whole new meaning when a break from school rolls around. In school, many teachers use SMART goals in planning. Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-based. You must have a meaning and a reason for everything. Outside of school be SMART with your SMART goals and approach them differently. Choose activities that […]
5 Ways to Set Work Boundaries – Time Out For Teachers
Set work boundaries to make your teaching life go more smoothly. From colleagues, administrators, electronic communication, the demands of your job, and home responsibilities, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and to let one area blur with another. However when you learn to set boundaries, some of the chaos can disappear, and you begin to […]