The Organized Teacher Toolkit Book
Ever since I was a little girl I wanted to be a teacher. I was that kid who would dig out dried Expo markers and unused copies from my teacher’s trash can so that I could play school at home for hours. Being a teacher was the only thing I ever wanted to do, so […]
Quiet Quitting isn’t happening in education, but this is…
I keep hearing about quiet quitting in the workforce, and not just in education. And I get it. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that life is too short to be spending so much time working at the expense of our family, right? I was intrigued though about quiet quitting in education, which […]
22. Can We Bring Fun Back into the Classroom? with Matt Halpern
Do you ever feel like it’s impossible to have fun in the classroom anymore? There is often so many “other” things to care about, that fun can be the last thing on our minds. In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I sat down with Matt Halpern to talk about why it’s a challenge to […]
Organization for Next School Year Made Easy
Believe me, I get it there’s so much happening at the end of the year between report cards, filing cumulative, cleaning, needing to do tons organization and much more. I’m a firm believer that you shouldn’t have to pack up and organize your classroom alone. You can utilize your students’ help and put them to […]
World Needs Challenge
I can’t believe it is already May! Where has the time gone? As teachers, many of us may be counting the days until summer. We also feel extremely busy between formative assessments, administrative tasks, and packing up our classroom. It may seem as if our to-do list will never end! Yet, we still want to […]
Earth Day Activities that are Meaningful
Earth Day is on April 22nd. It is such a great time to introduce to our students the concepts of recycling, pollution, planting, and reusing. Looking for meaningful Earth Day activities to try with your students? I have 7 fun and engaging activities that will get you on your way to celebrating Earth Day. Come […]
Favorite Books for the Month of April
Oh, April! The month of Springtime, new beginnings, eggs, Easter, Earth Day, and National Poetry Month! Now, that April has arrived let’s get your classroom library ready. Today I want to share with you some of my favorite books that I used in my classroom. These books will easily become a hit in your classroom […]
Bulletin Board Ideas for Spring That You Will Love
Spring is here and I must admit I absolutely love springtime! The weather is warming up which means more time outdoors. It also means new beginnings. What better way to celebrate growth and new beginnings than with a new bulletin board! There are so many fun ways to bring the season of Spring into your […]