Better to Love Better: Valentine’s Day Blog Series

Kari PitstickBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better, Self Care Better, Teach Happier

Better to Love Better Blog Series This is a time to love, connect, and embrace the kindness in our world. In this Better to Love Better blog series, read an encouraging poem about Valentine’s Day for teachers. Learn strategies to embrace empathy with your staff and colleagues, and discover ways to promote kindness with your students, starting a ripple effect … Read More

A Poem for Teachers on Valentine’s Day

Nikki PiercyBlog, Self Care Better

TL;DR: Valentine’s Day is halfway through the month of February. Teachers everywhere have worked hard to make it this far this year. Valentine’s Day has arrived. So this wonderful poem I have contrived To acknowledge that February is halfway done, Which means something different for everyone.   Some adore this holiday filled with love and hearts. Kindness and goodness are … Read More

Joy Filled Mornings

Teach Better TeamBlog, Connect Better, Self Care Better

TL;DR: Sometimes people feel a bit down in winter. What can you switch up to make winter less gloomy? Consider doing something that brings you joy each morning before work. Gloomy Season Here in Michigan, the first few months of the year have me feeling a bit gloomy. The holidays are over. My no-buy year, while still resulting in huge … Read More

Celebrate Love. Celebrate YOU.

Suzanne DaileyBlog, Self Care Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: We often focus on love during the month of February. One cute idea is to make a big heart out of paper for someone you love and each day write one thing you love about them on it. Consider journaling about something you love about yourself each day leading up to Valentine’s Day. Everybody Loves Love Here we are … Read More

The Gift of Happiness: 6 Keys to Cultivating Happiness

Livia ChanBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better, Self Care Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Happiness can be cultivated in simple ways in the classroom. There are 6 keys to cultivating happiness. Happiness is a mindset and a heartset. It is a gift you can give to yourself and others. Happiness is something you can protect. In my experience, when I ask young children how they feel, many will say “happy.” When I ask the … Read More