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
‘Twas the Night Before Teaching
TL;DR: This post shares a poem that encompasses what goes through a teacher’s mind on a daily basis. ‘Twas the Night Before Teaching ‘Twas the night before teaching when all through my mind, No positive utterance of self-talk could I find. My briefcase was slung by the front door downstairs; Inside—tomorrow’s lesson—planned with great care. I was s’posed to … Read More
Light Up the Holidays with Teaching
TL;DR: Lesson planning in advance can be a way to express your creative side by collaborating and researching. Setting up holiday lights has many parallels to teaching and lesson planning. Students should be part of the design. With the holidays just around the corner, it brings out the spirit in most people. The fall season brings out the candles (yes, … Read More