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 …
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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. …
“Serving two student populations at the same time. I have people joining online and joining from the classroom. Learning to work with both groups simultaneously – that was pretty difficult.” -Orion Smith Teaching both groups of students at the same time through hybrid learning can be overwhelming. Not only do you have a diverse group …
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“Not all superheroes have capes, some have teaching degrees.” -Unknown It’s almost that time of year again where the community comes together to thank their teachers for all of their hard work. Teacher Appreciation Week is that wonderful time of year where students, parents, administrators, and even other teachers take time to thank teachers for …
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According to the World Economic Forum, over 1.2 billion children were out of the classroom when the pandemic struck. As a result, millions of children and teachers transitioned to online learning. In a world where teachers were just starting to use online learning, it is no surprise that there weren’t many effective pieces of training …
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