TL;DR: Toxic productivity is an unhealthy desire to be productive at all times, and at all costs…even when it’s not expected of you. To navigate through toxic productivity, we need to recognize and acknowledge when we are in a state of over-productivity and then we need to discern our next right thing by reframing our thoughts. Then we need to … Read More
Highlights of 2021: In Case You Missed It
Highlights of 2021: In Case You Missed It This post shares highlights of Teach Better blog posts in 2021. Categories for posts include SEL, change and improvement, assessment and reflection, leadership, and social media. SEL The Power of Empathy – Sari Goldberg McKeown Teachers are Essential, You are Essential – Jeff Gargas Ideas to Commemorate World Kindness Day – Dana Goodier Teachers … Read More
Time to Hit the Break Blog Series Overview
Time to Hit the Break Blog Series It’s been quite a year…now it’s time to hit the “break.” This blog series shares how setting up holiday lights is similar to lesson planning, ways you can do things for yourself this break, and a poem going through all the things that cross teachers’ minds every day! Posts in the Series Light … Read More
More than JUST Winter Break: Cherish the Season!
TL;DR: Make the moments count over winter break. This post shares ideas for ways you can make the most of this winter break and holiday season. I love the holidays, as it is my turn to hibernate! My favourite thing to do is decorate for Christmas and New Years. I love how home is so special when we do have … Read More
Lessons from Mother Nature for Celebrating the End of the Year
TL;DR: The past few years have been challenging, but we can look to Mother Nature for guidance on how to rest, reflect, and restore. As the days become shorter in the Northern Hemisphere, focus on slowing down and resting. Find joy, the natural state of all beings. Take this time to recapture the essence of why you became a teacher. … Read More