Cheap and Cheerful Student Gifts for Teachers to Give at the End of the Year
The end of the school year is upon us, and you know what that means? For some of us, this will mean handing our kids over to other lucky teachers within our school. For others, it will mean saying goodbye as our students head off to another building next year. Scratching your head for goodbye […]
9 End-Of-School Year Activities to Kick Off Summer Break
Whew. What a school year this has been. Hybrid classrooms. Synchronous instruction. Quarantines. Masks. Social distancing. Lions. Tigers. Bears. Oh my! Now that the end of the school year is just about here, it’s time for a little celebrating, don’t you think? But if you’re feeling like you’re just not up for planning anything else, […]
Why Desk Pets Are Taking Over Classrooms (And Educational Ways to Join the Fun)
Desk pets are all the rage in American classrooms since the idea took off on TikTok, and no wonder. With students all living 6 feet apart, these small animal erasers give kids a friend right at their desk and a little bit of comfort in a confusing time. And of course they’re a great classroom […]
Easy Peasy Astronaut Craft for Kids
Books about space, learning about space, special events such as World Space Week… there is inevitably going to be a reason to do some fun space crafts in the classroom… and this super adorable astronaut craft for kids is the cutest! We had to share this super simple craft activity after discovering the beautiful children’s […]
The Best Way to Declutter Your Classroom Before the School Year Ends
Summer break just can’t come fast enough, can it? But there’s just one little thing you have to do … declutter your classroom. We know. We know. Just the idea of doing One. More. Thing. after a year of pandemic teaching is too much. But if you want to start summer break off with a […]
Easy Tips for Teaching Yoga to Kids in the Classroom
The research is mounting, and the verdict is in: Teaching yoga in the classroom can help students on psychological and academic levels. Kids yoga makes for a perfect sensory or movement break, it’s a great practice for students who struggle with concentration or for students who experience anxiety. The benefits of yoga for kids are similar […]
How to Get Organized for Report Cards (The Ultimate Time-Saving Tip)
Feeling apprehensive about report cards? Whether you’re a first-time teacher who’s worried about where to start or you’re a veteran who is just plain dreading them, the end of the school year can bring on the panic. But report cards are here to stay, so let’s talk about the best way to handle them! First, […]
11 Easy Ways to Help Students Manage Perfectionism
Perfectionism is exhausting for everyone who feels it … and it’s on the rise among American kids. By the time they hit adolescence, as much as 25 percent of kids have “maladaptive perfectionism,” working so hard to be perfect that it causes pain. For perfectionist students, school days are one roller coaster after another. They […]
Teacher Parental Leave: a Planning Guide
Congratulations! A new little one (or more!) is set to make their way into your family. As a mum of four, I’ve benefitted from four sets of teacher parental leave (maternity leave, in my case) throughout my teaching career. I worked through each of my pregnancies until the third trimester, when I started leave. Time […]
Teacher Parental Leave: a Planning Guide
Congratulations! A new little one (or more!) is set to make their way into your family. As a mum of four, I’ve benefitted from four sets of teacher parental leave (maternity leave, in my case) throughout my teaching career. I worked through each of my pregnancies until the third trimester, when I started leave. Time […]