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 […]
By Susan Jerrell, TOFT Founder Make time for yourself and you will feel better about the time you make for others. If you devote every waking moment giving to others, you may find yourself short tempered, agitated, and stressed. These feelings can manifest themselves both emotionally and physically. What if you could decrease those feelings […]
It’s time to put these five teacher myths to rest. These are not the myths that others believe about teachers, but instead are the myths that teachers believe about themselves. Take a minute and see if any of these sound familiar: Teachers are trained to always put others first. Teachers accept low pay because we […]
Sep 20, 2020 | Tips & Tricks Teaching students the power of yet, enables students to develop a growth mindset that will lead to empowerment and success. read more Sep 16, 2020 | Tips & Tricks Empower students to take ownership of their learning and give them the gift that will follow them for the […]
Aug 2, 2020 | Time Out For You Set work boundaries to make your teaching life go more smoothly. When you define your boundaries you gain more control over your work and home life. read more Jul 26, 2020 | Time Out For You Self care is important this school. As you face increased challenges […]
Virtual field trips open the world to your students. Just because students are learning from home doesn’t mean they can’t explore the world. These virtual field trip options are the next best thing to being there. Science virtual field trips bring the real world to your students Bring science to life for your students through […]
Prioritize your To Do lists to increase productivity and help you stay organized. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the things you need to do at school and at home. The tasks seem endless, and your lists grow everyday. This, in turn, leads to additional stress. That is why it’s important to simplify your […]
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Kathy Anderkin retired in 2017 after 28 years of teaching 7-8 grade Language Arts. (Insert “God Bless Middle School Teachers” here.) Prior to that she gathered life experience as a chair side dental assistant. She received both her BS and MS from Indiana University Southeast. She was active in her building as team leader, department […]
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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 […]