“Children learn and imitate behaviors by watching and listening to others.” –Kylie Rymanowicz It’s no surprise then that your students are learning how to love themselves by watching how you love yourself. In my first year of teaching, I shied away from self-love and self-care because I feared that it was selfish. I felt like …
So you incorporated self-care over the summer and got consistent with incorporating it into your summer schedule. But now with back to school right around the corner, you can’t seem to find the time or be consistent with your self-care goals. Hi, my name is Helena Hains and I am a Self-Care Coach. I help …
How to Be Consistent with Self-Care During Back To School Read More »
So it’s that overwhelming time of year that many teachers know as… Back to School. It’s that time of year where teachers come back from summer break and start decorating, organizing, planning, and eventually welcoming their new students for the year. In the midst of all that chaos it can be hard to remember about …
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When you first start teaching, you might be wondering how to engage your students in learning. Student engagement can feel daunting because it can take a lot of time, and that all of your students like to do different things in the classroom. Or maybe you tried something you thought would be “fun” in class …
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The last couple of years have been crazy, to say the least in the education world. Some teachers were online, in person, or both at the same time. Now that things are starting to go back to normal, it can be hard to keep your students engaged during the school day. Student engagement can feel …
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It’s no surprise that many teachers struggle with making priorities. You want to make an impact in the classroom, and show up for your family in a meaningful way. But figuring out the boundaries between the two can be difficult. When I was a first-year teacher, I was constantly bringing work home. So much so …
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As a teacher, it can be a struggle to make boundaries. For instance, during my first year of teaching, I had such a hard time making boundaries with my work hours. So much so that my families would call me at 10 p.m. with questions. For those of you who have done this, I’m sure …
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We’ve all been there. You just started your teacher journey and there is suddenly this stigma around teacher self-care. For example, you are told that self-care is “selfish” and good teachers prioritize students, not themselves. If this sounds like something you’ve heard, you are not alone! In fact, did you know that according to a …
Do You Know These 7 Unbelievable Teacher Self-Care Myths? Read More »
Ahhh summer! That beautiful time of year where teachers get to unwind after a crazy school year. It’s that time of year where teachers hopefully get to relax, enjoy the summer weather, and get some things done in your personal life that you have been putting off during the school year. But if you are anything …
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Teacher Burnout can seem nearly impossible to avoid, especially these days. In fact, did you know that according to a study done by the Middle-Class Dad, 41.3% of teachers new teachers leave the profession within the first five years? If I am completely honest, this was me as well my first couple of years teaching. …
