TL;DR: Being in a new teaching or leadership position can feel stressful. New positions offer opportunities to meet new people and have a bigger impact. When starting new, remember to listen, reflect, get involved, learn about others, and have clear boundaries. Whether you are a first-year teacher or a veteran of twenty years, many of us find ourselves as the … Read More
What Teachers Can Do to Help with Anxiety
TL;DR: Generalized anxiety disorder involves the intensity, duration, and frequency of excessive worry. Academic and social implications of generalized anxiety disorder can involve missing school and other events. Physical health and mental health are closely related. Exercise, managing the room, hydrating, making time for calm, and asking for professional help are ways to improve one’s lifestyle. Imagine. It is 2019. … Read More
Psychological First Aid: Needed Now More Than Ever
TL;DR: Psychological first aid addresses immediate needs and teaches coping skills, and is just as important as physical first aid. If you notice someone in distress, look, listen, and link are the three steps to follow. Tips for sleeping well and reducing anger are shared. Many of us have taken some kind of first aid class growing up, whether it … Read More
Teaching and Learning Online during COVID-19
TL;DR: Resources for students (and teachers!) learning online. Using the Grid Method online during distance learning. Resources for teaching online. The lights were out, the halls were empty, and disinfectant stung my nose as I walked through the empty elementary school I call home. I know this situation is precarious and surreal to some. I also know that the amazing … Read More
Stretching and Serving Family Meals #TeachTasty
In This Post: The importance of stretching meals & saving money during this time of quarantine. A fun recipe to make at home, complete with teachable moments! If your school district is similar to ours or you are in home school situation, your kids are home for the next few weeks. Some colleges are closing their doors and moving online … Read More
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