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When you are a teacher, it is hard to get your mind off teaching, especially in the summer. I know, it’s hard to believe but summer, in a teacher’s world, is still filled with planning and preparation, reflection, and a lot of reading. For us, summer break means time to refuel, relax, and reinvigorate our […]
It’s hard to believe that it’s time to look for end-of-year activities for your students! I can’t believe it! When spring break is over, state testing is complete, and you followed the scope and sequence of your academic plan. Your students are anxiously waiting for the last day of school and so are you. In […]
A classroom library always comes in handy. Whether you are English/Language Arts teacher, first year, or veteran teacher, it is always nice to have some reading material in your classroom to keep kids engaged. As an English/Language Arts teacher, having a classroom library is a must. But how do you get all those books when […]
I live a life of faith. To believe in having the faith to move mountains during the most troubled times is what I live and strive for. In 2018, I was struggling with various personal areas in my life. Although I never gave up the faith, I knew I needed more of a firm redirection. […]
Every year, many teachers are leaving the profession at alarming rates. Over half a million according to NPR Education reports. The cause? Teacher burnout. Underpaid, overworked, unappreciated, and disrespected. These are just some of the adjectives that have been described by teachers and why the burn out rate is so high. They are drained and […]
Do real coffee lovers drink French Press coffee? I read this question a while ago at a small coffee shop in the Pacific Northwest. At the time, I never had French Press coffee. If you read my about me page, you know I’m a tea drinker over coffee any day. But from time to time, […]