TL;DR: Many teachers have a rest deficit at this time of the year. There are seven types of rest to ensure we are included in our routine. What type of rest do you crave most? What will you change in your routine? We are in a rest deficit. Ever wake up after a good night’s sleep and still feel exhausted? … Read More
Five Classroom Tips for Teachers
TL;DR: Learn classroom tips to be more efficient at work. Don’t grade everything. Avoid recreating the wheel. Differentiate classroom instruction. Allow students to learn together using technology. Create an inviting classroom. As educators, we know that we do not work a 9 to 5. The reality of it is that we work 12 months in only a nine month period. … Read More
An Opportunity for the Taking
TL;DR: Rather than waiting for opportunity, look for ways to create it. Reflect on what you want to accomplish and where you want to take your career. If you’ve read anything that I’ve written in this series, you will know that I like the sea. Oceans are the lifeblood of the planet and there have been many people, Dr. Sylvia … Read More
Lessons Learned from My Less-Than-Optimal Day
TL;DR: Everyone has hard days when nothing seems to go right. What can you learn from those days? How can you flip your perspective? This post shares 6 lessons learned from a less-than-optimal day. Lessons Learned from My Less-Than-Optimal Day Folks, today was less than optimal. I forgot to do attendance. Again. A couple of my lessons flopped, resulting in … Read More
Whoa-vember: A Month to Celebrate Blog Series Overview
Whoa-vember: A Month to Celebrate Blog Series Overview Whoa, it’s November! Despite another uniquely hectic year, it’s a month to celebrate. It’s that time of year where we often pause to reflect on what we are grateful for. This blog series shares all about gratitude from a number of different perspectives. Learn strategies to incorporate gratitude into your classroom. Recognize … Read More