Wellness is a concept used to describe something bigger than just physical health. It’s a word that encompasses our overall well-being. Because teachers are the foundation of education and the ones who train all other jobs, teacher health and wellness is a topic of growing importance. Teacher Wellness and Compassion Fatigue Teachers are consistently […]
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Teacher Health and Wellness
How Smart School Design Promotes Teacher Wellness
The pandemic has taken a big toll on students’ mental health, and so it’s no surprise that student wellness is a top concern among K-12 leaders. But what about the teachers, paraprofessionals, and other support staff who are tasked with educating students every day? COVID has been just as hard on their mental health […]
Awareness, Harmony, Acceptance, & Action (AHAA)
We are about 3 weeks in to the thick of this COVID-19 crisis and you are probably still trying to figure out things such as what’s going on in the world, and how to get your work done from home while also trying to ensure that your students are continuing their learning process. Additionally, […]
Tips for Teachers: Inspiration and Self-Care to Stay on Track While Working from Home
If you’re one of the many teachers who is now suddenly working from home, the stress and uncertainty of this new situation can be overwhelming. While you continue to provide your students with engaging lessons and activities, it’s also important to remember to take time to prioritize your needs as well. A few simple […]
5 Must-Do Relaxation Techniques for Teachers over Winter Break
If you’ve got a few days away from your classroom during the winter months, take some time to engage in relaxing activities. They can help reduce stress levels while giving you an opportunity to reflect on successes from the first semester and prepare for the next. Try a few of these winter break must-do […]
Second Semester Self-Care Tips for Teachers
It’s natural to feel a duty to your students and other people in your life, but it’s also important to remember this time of year that your mental and physical health should be a priority. See if you’re hitting all the must-dos on this list of self-care tips! Why is Self-Care So Important? Much […]
Steps for Setting & Following Through on New Year’s Goals
Motivation is the general desire or willingness to do something. It’s the drive and determination, or the how, to get something done. But motivation also includes the reasons you have for getting something done. It includes the incentive or stimulus, or the why, that you want to do something. New Year’s Day is a […]
Real Teacher Tips for Keeping Fidgety Students Focused
Students all work at different paces and come to school each day with varying levels of focus and attention. Instead of reacting to issues fidgeting may cause, some proactive teachers have devised creative methods for keeping fidgety students focused. Check out some of the best responses we gathered when we asked teachers about their […]
Real Teacher Tips for an Anxiety-Free Classroom
Keeping students calm is a key part of getting through lessons and projects. Once one student becomes overwhelmed and anxious, the feeling tends to spread to others in the room. In order to keep students anxiety-free this school year, these teachers offered their own tips for calming down their class. Read these tips and […]
Real Teacher Tips for a Creating a Compassionate Classroom
Teaching students about the importance of compassion is a truly enormous task, and we’ve collected a few ideas from real teachers. Not sure how you want to bring compassion and the sharing of feelings and emotions into your classroom? Check out these real teacher tips for creating a compassionate classroom, inspired by comments on […]
5 Back-to-School Tips and Ideas from Veteran Teachers
Back-to-school can be both an exciting and overwhelming time for teachers. There are several nuggets of advice that veteran teachers wished someone would have told them when first starting out. Here are five of them: 1. Organize Your Classroom as Soon as Possible Teachers need to organize their classrooms as soon as possible. For those who […]
New Year, New Fitness Goals
With the beginning of 2017, we all know what that means: a new year, new beginnings, and new resolutions. Time and again, getting in shape tops the charts of New Year’s resolutions. According to Nielsen, the majority of those surveyed placed getting fit on their list, topping any other resolution. This is the year […]