by Victoria | Mar 24, 2020 | Activities, Ideas, and Resources, Teacher Life
These are trying days we are currently living through. With many schools closed for an indefinite period of time, students need to learn at home. Which means teachers are placed in the difficult position of providing at home learning on super short notice. If you...
by Victoria | Aug 12, 2019 | Activities, Ideas, and Resources, Teacher Life
As summer comes to an end and the beginning of the school year draws near, teachers and students start thinking about the upcoming year and what it will hold. This time of year is filled with excitement, anticipation, nervousness, sadness, and many other emotions as...
by Victoria | May 10, 2019 | Activities, Ideas, and Resources, Teacher Life
Take Your Teaching Outside! It’s springtime. The weather is getting warmer. The flowers are blooming and the trees are getting leaves. The end of the school year is nearing. You know what all of these things mean? Antsy, distractible students! The last...
by Victoria | Feb 11, 2019 | Activities, Ideas, and Resources, Teacher Life
Valentine’s Day can be tons of fun to celebrate with your kids. There are so many ideas for crafts, games, and more. Sometimes, though, you just want a simple, easy activity that requires minimal prep and that your kids will enjoy. If that’s what you...
by Victoria | Jan 27, 2019 | Activities, Ideas, and Resources, Teacher Life
As a teacher, I find indoor recess stressful. In my mind, recess is a time for my kids to let off some steam and for me to have a break from keeping them quiet and focused. This is much more challenging when we have indoor recess! It can be difficult to find indoor...
by Victoria | Jan 12, 2019 | Behavior, Teacher Life
What Is Growth Mindset? Growth mindset is a positive quality for both students and teachers. In her book Mindset,Carol Dweck explains the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. If you have a fixed mindset, you believe people have a set amount of...
