Whether you’re traveling to exotic places or just to the corner coffee shop, the lazy days of summer offer a dramatic change of pace from the sights and sounds of the school year. From colors and textures to shapes and compositions, capturing the cool things you see in a traveling sketchbook can provide inspiration […]
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Keeping a Traveling Sketchbook
Desk Organization Solutions
Most teachers face a common challenge: keeping their desks clean and organized. With all the student work, lesson plan paperwork, and other classroom supplies you deal with on a daily basis, it’s understandable that keeping your desk neat and clutter-free can be a challenge. 5 Ways to Organize Your Teacher’s Desk Fortunately, with a […]
The History Behind Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers spend a lot of time enriching the minds and lives of their students. That’s why, every year, we come together to celebrate teachers and the wonderful jobs that they do. The celebration starts on the first full Monday in May. But what’s the history of Teacher Appreciation Week? When and why did it start? The […]
Great Books for Teachers to Read During Spring Break
Spring is coming, and that means some well-deserved downtime is heading your way! Spring break is the perfect time to recharge and pick up a book for some uninterrupted reading for pleasure (you remember what that is, right?). Whether you want to catch up on some great new techniques for your classroom teaching or […]
5 Ways Teacher’s Spring Break is Different from Student Spring Break
Every year, spring break is highly anticipated by students and teachers. Why not? A week off in the middle of one of the most stressful times of the year? Forget those tests, all of those lectures and assignments, and let yourself cut loose over break! Teachers and students celebrate spring break a little differently […]
Inspirational Tools to Beat the Winter Blahs
Winter months are a hard time to stay focused and inspired. With days being shorter it is easy to see where the winter doldrums comes from. It doesn’t help that summer vacation is approaching and everyone is looking forward to days playing the sun. But there are ways to become inspired and get into […]
Post-it Easel Pads Perfect for the Classroom
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 […]
5 Rainy Day Teacher Activities
When it’s too cold or raining outside, teachers often have the job of playing entertainer to their students who are trapped indoors. For some teachers this will set off a panic attack as they picture their classroom being destroyed by their young students. There is always the option of finding a movie or cartoon for […]
Daily Tips to Stay Happy and Healthy All Week Long
Teaching is an incredibly time-consuming job, and sometimes you’re so busy that there’s no time left over for yourself to eat right or get enough exercise. It can leave you totally stressed out. You can’t give your students your best without taking care of yourself, so it’s important to practice some self-care throughout the week — it can’t wait […]
What Your Desk Says about Your Teaching Style
The teacher’s desk is arguably the most important part of a teacher’s room. For some, everything has a place and if one thing is moved it will bother them until it is righted. And then there are those who thrive in… shall we say organized chaos. The way a teacher keeps their desk says […]
Essential Items for Classroom Organization
At the halfway point of the school year, many teachers take time to reflect on what’s working and what’s not working in their classroom. Many factors can throw off an otherwise great lesson plan or learning experience. One of those is lacking necessary items for a system of classroom organization. Having an organized classroom […]
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Every Teacher
It’s that time of year again when people everywhere are pondering potential New Year’s resolutions. As a teacher nearing the mid-point of the year, you may find yourself lacking motivation, energy and enthusiasm in the classroom. Without these three qualities, the rest of the year can feel very long for you and your students. […]
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