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...
by Victoria | Dec 15, 2018 | Teacher Life
The holiday season is a time for celebrating and expressing love. A great way to show your students how much you care about them is to give them a small gift before they leave for winter break. This is also a fun way to celebrate the holidays without losing...
by Victoria | Oct 16, 2018 | Teacher Life
Halloween can be a fun time with your students, and a great way to celebrate is by giving out treats. However, kids get SO MUCH candy at Halloween! As a teacher, sometimes you want to give something other than candy. Not only do non-candy Halloween treats stand out...
