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Nobody goes into teaching because of the salary. Many find themselves asking, “How can I earn extra money as a teacher?” This comes out of necessity and not greed. While I can’t increase your teaching salary, I do have some tips that I’ve used with success to live debt-free. They
I’ll admit, I have a closet full of clothes and half of which I don’t wear regularly. This can serve as clutter that I really don’t need in my life because the time it takes to organize all of my clothes after doing laundry (or while frantically sorting through them
Elementary teachers need a toolkit of strategies for how to reduce stress as a teacher now more than ever. Let’s face it: in today’s education world, we as teachers do more than teach kids. We are so overloaded with extra tasks. Some examples are data tracking five different ways, meetings on
Many teachers struggle with knowing how to teach twins in the same classroom. Some parents think twins should be separated in school while others feel their twins should be in the same class. In some smaller schools separation is not even an option. With multiple births on the rise, chances
Teaching is one of the most stressful jobs. I feel like every time I log onto Facebook I see articles and cartoons relating to how to reduce teacher stress and burnout. You work hard. Your job can be challenging. You’re exhausted. But there is one saving grace: summer is coming! This
This list of elementary teacher must haves is sure to have some surprises on it! Some of them are everyday tools that we may not have originally thought of as needing for school, but they are a total game changer. Read below to learn about these simple tools that become
There are so many different uses for tape in the classroom, but finding the end of a roll can be a hassle. After several years of getting annoyed with trying to find the end of the tape, I stopped for a few seconds and thought about it. I brainstormed ways
There’s a lot to remember and do to prepare for parent teacher conferences! This post will Although this post will focus on share some helpful parent teacher conference tips for new teachers, but they are helpful for all teachers who are looking to improve their systems. Check them out below!
Working as a team with families is key. It’s important to establish a consistent method of communication for keeping everyone organized. Parent teacher communication folders was the answer for me! If you do a Google search for “Moose Binders,” you’ll have access to lots of information on communication books. I’ve
At my school, we host two open houses each year. The first is right when school starts and it’s a chance for teachers to share curriculum and classroom expectations with the parents. The second is in the spring and is a showcase of student work. Read below for some teacher open house ideas
Teachers like you are always on the move. On any given day, you may find yourself shuffling around the classroom helping students with a science experiment, joining a group of kids who are sitting on the floor working on a project and pulling select learners to work with you for
I have a love-hate relationship with Pinterest. I certainly find oodles of inspiration there, but… more often than not it makes me feel like a slacker. I high-five myself when I use a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter on my kids’ sandwiches when packing lunches in the morning. And then I
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