Invented by accident in 1968, the Post-it Note has become a ubiquitous part of the office and school scene. Everyone from company CEOs to school-children use Post-it sticky pages to make lists, annotations in reports, and take notes in meetings and school lessons. Over the years, the removable, reusable adhesive has been used for […]
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Super Humans Don’t Exist: Letting Go of Perfect
“I don’t know how you do it all!” “Wow! This is amazing! You’re a better man than I am!” Those kinds of compliments feel amazing. And, there is nothing wrong with basking in praise of a job well done. However, for teachers who struggle with perfectionism, those kinds of comments can fuel the feelings […]
Your Holiday Break Checklist So You Can Enjoy the Holidays
Students aren’t the only ones who look forward to the holiday break. Teachers and administrators also enjoy spending time with family and friends. Many educators spend part of the break preparing their classrooms for the return of students in January. A proactive approach will allow you to truly enjoy your holiday break while being […]
4 Tips to Stay Creative Over School Breaks
As an art teacher, it’s your job to develop and nurture a student’s creative side, assist with bringing more dimension and understanding to core subjects like math and science and help students express their individuality. That’s much easier done when you yourself are bright-eyed and bushy-tailed about the prospect of creation, right? Well, there’s […]
10 Tips for an Attitude Adjustment
The holidays are nearly here and odds are teachers are really ready for a break! Months of being “on”—giving your very best to every art class and every student every day—may have taken a toll on your attitude and maybe even your self-esteem. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, undervalued, or just plain worn out heading […]
The Next Buzzwords You Need to Know Now
Education is a business of buzzwords. It’s the only way to boil down complicated theories, pedagogies, and trends into concepts that can be conversed about without a PowerPoint. To make matters worse, the educational sands are always shifting, taking the concepts along with them. Here are the education reform topics that are on the horizon […]
Scheduling Teachers and Classes – Against the Status Quo
For a profession in which every day is different, teachers can be creatures of habit. Some veterans have been teaching the same preps for a decade or more. And for people who like their schools running like a machine, many administrators don’t see a need to upset the apple cart. Shaking things up is […]
You’ve Made It: The Best Resources for New Teachers
The summer before your first year of teaching can be an anxious time. You try to prepare but you’re not sure where to go or what your priorities should be. This list should help. Classroom design The first priority for many new teachers is setting up their classroom. The ideas about what works best […]