Most teachers face the common challenge of keeping their desks clean and organized. Student work, lesson plan paperwork, and other classroom supplies build up daily, so it’s understandable that organizing your teacher’s desk to keep it neat and clutter-free can be challenging. 5 Ways to Organize the Teacher’s Desk Fortunately, with a little effort […]
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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 schoolchildren uses Post-it sticky notes to make lists, add annotations to reports, and take notes in meetings and school lessons. Over the years, the removable, reusable adhesive has been used […]
5 Rainy Day Teacher Activities
When it’s too cold or raining outside, teachers often have to play entertainer to their students who are trapped indoors. For some teachers, this will trigger a panic attack as they picture their classroom destroyed by their young students. There is always the option of finding a movie or cartoon for the students to […]
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. […]
10 Fun Ways to Rest, Relax and Recharge Over Winter Break
Start your countdown — Christmas vacation is almost here! Of course, you still have to get through holiday concerts, kids on a sugar high from all the cookies and candy, dealing with stressed-out parents, and one big classroom party before you can get 2015 in the books, but it’s so close you can almost taste […]
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