“One in 83 teachers (3,750) are on long-term leave for stress and mental health issues.” (source) And, “Unions are warning of an “epidemic of stress” as research revealed that 3,750 teachers were signed off on long-term sick leave last year because of pressure of work, anxiety and mental illness.” (source) And the worst? “Altogether 1.3 million days have been taken…
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Dressing up as a teacher is a fun way to connect with your students. For some, it’s a headache and for others, they live for it. Regardless of what category you fall under, I’m here to give you some easy teacher costume ideas that are cheap and easy. I had a lot of fun with this blog because I felt…
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The beginning of the year is an overwhelming time because you know that you only get one shot to make a good first impression, set your expectations for learning, and begin building relationships with your students. Today, I will be sharing the one book I use to launch writing workshop. Our school usually goes back to school on a Wednesday…
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One of the biggest classroom management challenges a teacher has that I get asked about all the time is handling students who disruptively blurt out in class. Now, believe me, there are definitely times when speaking without being called on is absolutely appropriate and even expected, but then there are times when it is not appropriate. Helping our students learn…
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Yay! You’re hired. Now what? Don’t worry, I’m back again and this time I’m sharing how to build your classroom library in the most affordable ways. Let’s be honest, teachers rarely are lucky enough to have independent reading books provided by their school, and if they do, it’s usually not as bountiful as a new teacher would wish. 1. Get…
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