Lots of people (including me) tell you to leave school at a particular time and shift to your personal time and personal life. Easier said than done. If you find yourself thinking about school once the day is over (replaying lessons, student interactions, parent emails, tomorrow’s to-do list), you’ll likely struggle to truly relax and… Read More
Even those of us who love teaching have our moments when we get down or discouraged or just plain tired. Here’s how to regain some joy in teaching. Many negative elements of the education system are systemic issues and beyond our control. But focusing on what we can control is one way to keep ourselves… Read More
So your winter break is almost over (or summer break, spring break, whatever break). How are you feeling? If you’re feeling a sense of dread or anxiety or a feeling of “OMG, what will we do on that first day back?”, I’ve got some tips. (And if you’re feeling a sense of excitement and eagerness,… Read More
If you’re a teacher, you’re probably tired. Just a few weeks into the school year, and you might feel like you’ve hit a wall. In August, our brains go from summer mode to overdrive. There is no easing into it and it takes a while to build up our teacher stamina again. In August, we… Read More
On my Instagram Stories, I asked teachers what they love best about summer. I got lots of replies and it made me wonder – how can we keep the summer vibe going as we begin another school year? First – think about what you love about summer. Here were some responses to my IG story.… Read More
We all know we need exercise. We can name all the benefits of it and some of us might actually enjoy doing it. But finding the time (and energy) to get to the gym, especially after a long day at school, can be a challenge. Thankfully – NEAT to the rescue! What is NEAT? Here’s… Read More