Using writing, routines, and strategies to improve classroom culture, increase student engagement and reduce teacher burnout – one classroom at at time.

  • Creating a Summer Schedule: Tips for Success and Freebie Resource

    Creating a Summer Schedule: Tips for Success and Freebie Resource

    Spread the loveOK, we’re a little bit into the summer now and if you have decided to just go loosy-goosy with it, you’re probably ready to pull your hair out! Between keeping track of what activities are on each day and navigating the 700 BILLION times you’re getting asked: Can we go on devices? Can…

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  • How to Enjoy Summer Break – 10+ Ways to Relax!

    How to Enjoy Summer Break – 10+ Ways to Relax!

    Teachers, especially after a hectic school year, can benefit from these summer relaxation tips. Strategies include getting more sleep, journaling, spending time in nature, meditation, staying hydrated, engaging with water, being creative, staying local, exercising, socializing, exploring attractions, reading for pleasure, gardening, and preparing for potential negative comments. Prioritize self-care this summer.

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  • End of the Year Teacher Reflection: Building Community

    End of the Year Teacher Reflection: Building Community

    This post explores the vital role of building a classroom community. It emphasizes the impact of emotional safety on students’ learning and engagement, and encourages self-reflection. The author provides a series of questions to help teachers assess and improve their approach to creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, emphasizing the need for continuous growth…

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  • End of the Year Teacher Reflection: Organization & Efficiency

    End of the Year Teacher Reflection: Organization & Efficiency

    This post is the second part of a three-part series on teacher reflection. It emphasizes the importance of organization and efficiency within the classroom, prompting educators to reflect on their space layout, digital proficiency, time management, and self-accountability. The post encourages clear-out and focus to optimize time and energy resources, urging educators to reflect and…

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  • End of the Year Teacher Reflection: Self-Care & Self-Advocacy

    End of the Year Teacher Reflection: Self-Care & Self-Advocacy

    This post encourages teachers to prioritize self-care and self-advocacy, emphasizing the importance of taking care of oneself in order to better support students. It offers reflection questions to help teachers assess their well-being and make necessary adjustments. The post includes a free journal download for further self-reflection and emphasizes the message that one cannot pour…

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