Late in the summer of 2022, I engaged in an annual August ceremony well-known to teachers: classroom setup.
In thinking about the year ahead, I was really…
Maximize Your Classroom Space
Classroom Setup Ideas for the School Year
In 2015, I inherited a new classroom– it had great storage space, a beautiful view of a neighborhood street, and early…
My Buddy ChatGPT: Ways Teachers Can Use AI For Lesson Planning
Guh-doop! Twenty years later, I can still hear the ghostly pings of AOL’s Instant Messenger (AIM). As a tween, when an open telephone line permitted it, I spent a lot…
Self-Care Made Simple and Sustainable
Making Self-Care Simple and Sustainable
Teaching is a rewarding profession, but it can leave us feeling drained by the end of the day. As educators, we spend our…
How to Get to Know Your Students in the First Week of School
Why Is It Important To Get To Know Your Students?
Teaching, for most educators, goes beyond simply imparting knowledge. It involves creating an environment that…
Self-Care Essentials: 6 Tips for Busy Teachers
Taking care of yourself is a priority for any profession, but it’s especially important for educators. Teaching can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also take its…
Closing Out the School Year: Advice From a Veteran Teacher
Closing Out the School Year: Advice From a Veteran Teacher
As the school year comes to a close, teachers are often faced with the overwhelming task of wrapping up…
