I have heard different sayings along the lines of "if you love what you do, you won't feel stressed." However, in my opinion, that just isn't true! Teaching is indeed a passion and I love every (well most every!) minute of it, but I would be lying to you if I said I never once feel stress in this profession. In my journey as a teacher, I have tried to find successful ways to manage stress so … [Read more...]
Apologizing to Students – Why you should
Teacher confession #1 - I have had bad days. Teacher confession #2 - I have been cranky. Teacher confession #3 - I have been grouchy at my class. Why am I confessing these things? Because I know that ALL teachers have moments like this (you do too, admit it) as much as we cringe to admit and feel guilty about it. Sometimes in the online world or blogging world, we can get caught up in … [Read more...]
How a Fairytale Changed my Classroom
I recently saw a film adaptation of a popular fairytale. I am sure you can guess which one by the photo below. If you need a brush up or the kid version is confusing you - think ugly stepsisters and glass slippers, and a mean ol' cat who chases poor unsuspecting mice. While I have heard this story so many times, it has never had a strong impact on me until now. Throughout this … [Read more...]
Managing Water in the Classroom
Looking at the title of this post, you may be thinking, "Really, that needs an entire blog post??" Yes, yes, it does. Trust me and the beginning years of the great water battle that I experienced in my first years of teaching. If you are a teacher you probably know what I am talking about. I am talking about the water fountain lines after recess that are 18 miles long with the horrible chants … [Read more...]
Student-Led Conferences in Kindergarten
Student-led conferences have become a big thing lately in the education world. How can they be effective for even our youngest learners? What can they look like in kindergarten? How can necessary information about a child's progress be relayed to parents effectively? How can I, the teacher, still have time to talk with parents individually about any concerns? Do you have the same … [Read more...]
