It's that time again It's that time again, back to school. Whether you've already started back, like me, or you still have a few weeks of summer, back to school can be a stressful time for teachers. All kinds of things can start working in your brain, and if you have anxiety, it can be… Continue reading Fighting Back to School Anxiety- One Day at a Time
Classroom Reveal 2019
It's official- I'm addicted to classroom design. I love creating my own space, but I also love looking at the amazing designs of others. The Classroom Design Challenge from Building Book Love (aka Ashley Bible) was a great inspiration for me. You should check it out. It takes you through the process of really considering… Continue reading Classroom Reveal 2019
The Results are In: Classroom Management is Scary
This past week I posted a survey on Facebook that asked just one question: What back to school topic concerns you the most? I was actually kind of shocked when I got my answer- classroom management. This got me thinking about how I felt about it. I recently wrote a blog post about this very… Continue reading The Results are In: Classroom Management is Scary
Lesson Planning- Big Picture to Daily Schedule
Are you a planner? Or do you like to fly by the seat of your pants? In my 20 years of teaching, I've seen all kinds of planning personalities, and I've learned a lot about what works for me and what doesn't. Most people will tell you that I'm a planner extraordinaire. During our end… Continue reading Lesson Planning- Big Picture to Daily Schedule
Should You Stay, or Should You Go?- Addressing the Debate Over Teacher Attrition
It's been a minute since I've posted. I took a short trip to anxiety town, and then I took my youngest to see my mom. I'd much rather visit my mom than relive the anxiety that has been haunting me. Anywho, I digress. What I really want to talk about is something that I'm seeing… Continue reading Should You Stay, or Should You Go?- Addressing the Debate Over Teacher Attrition