When the end of the year is on the horizon, it may be hard to start thinking about the next school year. It doesn't have to be! Make back to school easier for yourself by following these tips, and your future self will thank you! Purge, Organize, & Take Note That...
As the last weeks of school approach, some teachers are searching for the perfect end of the year student gift idea. One affordable and simple option that students appreciate is personalized bookmarks. You can create this quick DIY gift in an hour or less! Supplies...
As the school year winds down, many teachers are looking for creative and engaging activities to keep their students motivated and learning until the very end. One activity that is sure to get your students excited is create your own board game. Not only is it a fun...
Have you ever been the last one in the parking lot at school? If not, high five to YOU for mastering your teacher productivity! I have been the last car more times than I want to admit. Honestly, it’s all because I wasn’t great at using my time productively during the...
Getting ready for a new school year can be stressful. Meetings, planning, professional development, classroom setup - the list goes on. One way to make things a little less hectic is to use forms and checklists to help keep you organized. These printables can be used...
Many teacher planners available on the market are quite expensive and not customizable. If you want a lesson planner that is tailored specifically to your needs, then you may want to consider creating your own. This guide is filled with tips and tricks and will show...
Teachers have enough on their plates every day. Finding ways to make tasks easier and more efficient will help save time during the school day. In turn, it will help you get out the door at the end of contract hours a little bit faster. The ultimate goal is to start...
It's never too late in the school year to establish an end of day routine in your classroom. Having predictable procedures will calm the chaos and ensure you get everything done before students head home for the day. In each of the three schools I taught at, the...
Every school year, no matter what grade I was teaching, I sent home weekly class newsletters. I firmly believe that communication between school and home is essential when building a bond between the two. Even if you have parents who don't bother to read it, there are...
Curriculum mapping is a process that helps teachers understand what students must know and be able to do after teaching, how content will be taught, and how learning outcomes will be assessed. Creating a curriculum map at the beginning of the school year allows...
The first few years that I was in the classroom, I spent far too much time lesson planning each week. For some reason, I thought the more time I spent planning, the better of a teacher I was becoming. If you scroll far enough back in my Instagram feed, you'll see...
If you get sick often or have children that you need to stay home and care for from time to time, you know it's always important to have a plan in place in case you need a substitute. You can easily prep ahead of time for a sick day or emergency, so at a moment’s...