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12 Summer Break Reactions

Share your reaction! 1. Fist-pump 2. Awkward dancing 3. Hands in the air like you just don’t care 4. #3 while running out the door 5. Go crazy 6. Celebrate with friends 7. Hand wave 8. Raise the roof 9. Teacher bestie freak-out 10. Ended on the right track 11. Nailed the school year 12. Pop bottles However […]

Planning Your Summer Vacation

Summer means fun in the sun and free time on your hands! Kids aren’t the only ones excited about the idea of long summer days and nothing in particular to do. Working with kids is one of the most rewarding jobs a person can have, but it’s important for teachers to refresh both body […]

Prepping Your Classroom for Summer

Let’s face it; even the most devoted of teachers look forward to summer break. However, one daunting task that can put a damper on an impending break from teaching is that of cleaning out and prepping your classroom for break. Here are five simple, yet effective steps you can follow to prepare your classroom […]

Teacher Appreciation Gifts Teachers Will Love

Teacher Appreciation Week falls on the first full week in May. Teacher appreciation gifts are the perfect way to show your teacher, child’s teacher, or fellow teacher how much they mean to you. Shine a spotlight on some hardworking teachers by giving them a thoughtful gift or kind note during this special week. 5 Starter […]

The Benefits of Becoming a Mentor for New Teachers

Many states and school districts are realizing that new teachers need help. It’s not enough to simply pass through a teacher training program and be thrown into a classroom (who ever thought this was a good idea?). Careful research has shown that formal mentorship programs help new teachers learn tricks of the trade and feel […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

4 Reasons to Push Through the Winter Slump

The holidays are over and spring break seems like eons away. The skies are gray, the weather is cold and nasty, and your class members are taking turns being sick with colds and the flu. Life as a school teacher in January can be just miserable. And, for such a short month, February also […]