Helping my students log in to every website we used in class was exhausting at the beginning of the year. I would need to show them which search bar they need to type the web address into, fix their typos, show them which buttons to push, and then type in 24 usernames and passwords because the kids didn’t know where the keys were. Brutal. There are many great solutions to this problem, my favorite is Google Classroom. However, ... Read the Post...
The Best Grounding Technique for Kids
When you have a student who has big feelings, it can be difficult to get them to calm down. I posted this reel with a grounding technique I learned that has helped with my anxiety. The response was overwhelming. It has been so fun for me to receive DMs from parents who have used this technique with their children and rave about it. I thought it would be great for teachers to have posters with these techniques in their classrooms. ... Read the Post...
All of the Advice You Will Need as a First-Year Teacher
I still get nervous butterflies thinking back to last summer when I was preparing for my dream job as an elementary teacher! Equal parts nervous and excited about my next adventure. So if you're in the same boat and looking for some advice, I've got you covered! Here are the best pieces of advice I received when I began my journey as a first year teacher. Beginning of the Year "Pretend you are an under-paid actress.""One thing, one ... Read the Post...
Teacher Imposter Syndrome: A Pep Talk
On the Monday after our first break of the school year, I woke up with a terrifying thought. Writing it down, I could see how silly it was, but it felt completely real at the time. My train of thought went like this: "I forgot how to teach! What am I doing here? I’m going to be the weak link in my team. My principal is going to see right through me & let me go. And the scariest thought of all - I’m going to let my students down." The ... Read the Post...
