If you are setting an impossibly high bar for yourself that can only be achieved by constantly overworking, then guess what you’ll end up doing…?
Causes of Overwhelm, Part 1: Unrealistic Expectations Read More »
When you’re in the survival period of parenting, it can be really tough to be an intentional parent. We all love our kids and want to do the best we can for them. Sometimes (many times) we are exhausted. Here’s a list of some of my personal intentional parenting non-negotiables: the things that I will pay attention to and do ON PURPOSE for my kids, no matter how tired I am.
7 tips for Intentional Parenting Read More »
In the final weeks of school, it’s somewhat of a “magical” time…but not in a good way. Kids who are just waiting for summer break start to go off the wall and act out–so that even classes who have been well-behaved for most of the year sometimes go sideways in these last few weeks. What’s a teacher to do?
How to Survive the Final Stretch Read More »
As the year winds down and you have about 1 million things to do before checking out for summer…here’s a quick list of suggestions to make that outro a little less stressful and a little more manageable.
Lessen Your End-of-Year Stress: Start Early! Read More »
I know you’re counting down the days to summer, and the last thing you probably want to think about right now is returning to school next Fall…But just a few simple, intentional moves in the spring (now) before you check out can make a huge difference in reducing your stress levels come August!
Set Yourself Up for Success Read More »
The end of the year is so close…YAY! SUMMER BREAK IS ALMOST HERE!…but how in the WORLD am I going to cover ALL THIS CONTENT by then?? Time to pull out that teacher wand and make the magic happen…
More Curriculum than Calendar? How to Focus on the Essentials Read More »
If you’ve been grading ALL THE THINGS forever because “that’s what good teachers do” and you feel your pulse quickening and breath tightening at me even suggesting that you do otherwise, I get that. Let me help you with the mindset shift that is going to make this possible for you.
How to Grade Less…and still be a good teacher! Read More »
“Teacher Tired”…if you know, you know. Let’s talk about one of the most common causes of “Teacher Tired”…AND more importantly, SOLUTIONS!
3 Quick & Easy Ways to Get More Planning Time Read More »
Are you anxious about your professional evaluations? It can be nerve wracking to feel like every move is being watched and graded. Read on for some tips to help you feel more prepared, calm, and confident!
Teacher Evaluations: Less Stress, Better Outcomes Read More »
How can you set ALL students up for success? Try simple modifications intended for students with disabilities & enrich education for all!
7 Simple Mods that Benefit ALL Learners Read More »
