Let’s Recombobulate

Suzanne DaileyBlog, Lesson Planning, Reflect Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Recombobulate is an amazing word that means to cause to think again or reorient. Let’s get in the right mindset for the school year. Each day, say the entire date aloud. It reminds you that today is not only temporary but a fresh start and a new opportunity. Reclaim quiet pockets of time at the very beginning and end … Read More

Teacher Tired No More Blog Series

Kari PitstickBlog, Self-Care, Teach Happier

Teacher Tired No More Blog Series It’s summertime! It has been another rollercoaster of a year, and educators everywhere have earned every ounce of time they spend on themselves this summer. In this blog series, read posts sharing the importance of finding yourself and embracing that long-awaited ME time! Posts in the Series Finding Time for Yourself This Summer by … Read More

Summer Rejuvenation: Mind, Body, and Soul

Teach Better TeamBlog, Self-Care, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Summer rejuvenation involves you mind, body, and soul. Free activities to do this summer include fort building, a nature walk, stargazing, reading, cooking, playing games, volunteering, and more! It’s summertime! And for teachers, this is the best time to rejuvenate. Summer relaxation should be a time to revitalize the mind, body, and soul. Because we all know that during … Read More

Savoring the Saturday of Summer

Suzanne DaileyBlog, Self-Care, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Slow down to acknowledge and appreciate the good things. Make sure to savor the good things this summer. Savoring the Saturday of Summer It’s July. As my dear friend Corinne would say, it’s the Saturday of summer. If anybody asks us how we’re doing, we are nothing short of elated. Yet, we may also admit we are still recovering … Read More

Boundaries In Schools

Sarah SaidBlog, Self-Care, Teach Happier

TL;DR: It’s important to have healthy boundaries so you can be your best self for your students. Allow yourself to say no. Don’t take things personally, and watch what you tell people about yourself. If boundaries are violated, be kind, specific, and honest with the necessary people. Give yourself 24 hours before addressing something, allowing yourself time to think about … Read More