Being More than a Teacher
One of the biggest question teachers have been asking this summer is how are teachers going to do the #1 thing they are supposed to do as a teacher, virtually build relationships. We know building relationships solves classroom management problems, eases negative behaviors and grows positive behaviors with all. But how do we get to […]
Back to school 2020 is starting off like no other. With many other teachers started the school year at home. We are no longer searching Pinterest to find new classroom themes to organize the way we would love. Now, we are looking for ways to turn part of our homes into a school at home […]
It’s that time of year again – time to get the kids ready for school! Whether if you are in school or at home learning, back to school season is just as fun for moms as it is for the kids, teachers included! But for this teacher mom, I know it can be even more […]
Teachers, it’s time to start updating your ultimate Amazon teacher wish list for Amazon Prime Day! I know, it’s still early summer, but you know we like to always be one step ahead with planning and being prepared. Before you know it, the first day of in-service professional development will be just around the corner. […]
When I was 7 years old, I remember my first encounter with racism. It was at my elementary school. A boy who was in a grade level ahead of me would tell me I needed to get down on the floor (while pointing down) and clean his shoes because I was Black. However, he wouldn’t […]
Teaching your students how to identify and appropriately express their feelings are social/emotional lessons that can easily be weaved into daily classroom lessons. It is helpful for classroom management and for your own teacher self-care. After years of teaching social/emotional learning and working with teachers on how to deal with students that have emotional behavior […]