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January can feel heavier than expected. You return from winter break hoping for a fresh start, but instead, teaching still...
By Shannon at Southern Schoolhouse Two weeks may not seem like a long break, but even a short pause can...
Classroom management doesn’t have to mean complicated systems or endless behavior charts. Sometimes, it’s the small techniques you use each...
After helping first-year teachers reflect on stressful moments in their day, the next step is finding ways to reset and...
Our system is not designed for teachers to have a work life balance. Nevertheless, we are here in this place...
The first day of school is the perfect opportunity to lay the foundation for a positive and respectful classroom community....
Kick off the school year with 5 simple peer connection ideas that help build trust, kindness, and classroom community from...
I’m going to be honest here, I’m a very routine-oriented person, but looking back, I’m not sure I did the...
Being a substitute is not easy. Unless you are completing a long-term sub position for a teacher, every assignment can...
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Whew—week one is done! By Friday, I was exhausted and grateful for the long weekend. Overall, I was happy with...
By Days 4 and 5, the classroom may start to feel more familiar, but the most important work continues. You’re...
By day 3, we begin switching classes. This requires a lot of practice and modeling. Where do backpacks go? What...
On day 2, we also start layering in more academics, but we never stop reinforcing structure. Transitions, responsibilities, and end-of-day...
Day 2 is when routines start to take shape, but it’s also when we double down on community and connection....
The first day of school isn’t just about meeting your students, it’s about setting the tone for your entire year....
I still remember the day my oldest started kindergarten. I packed her little backpack the night before, laid out her...
Life looks a lot different during the school year than it does in the summer. Summer is a time to...
Teaching is more than a job, it's a calling. Educators give so much of themselves all year long. That's why...