“Congratulations! You got the job!” Now what? As a new teacher, planning for the school year can seem like an overwhelming task with a never-ending to-do list. Let me put your fears at ease: you got this! Yes, teaching is a lot of work. It’s the best, hardest profession (in my humble opinion!). I want to make this transition as smooth as…
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Looking for a book to read on the first day of school? The Empty Pot by Demi is a fantastic book that emphasizes the importance of HONESTY and living with INTEGRITY. Book synopsis: The Emperor needs to choose a successor and decides to host a contest. He gives all the children in the kingdom a seed and tells them to…
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Every summer the student supply lists are mailed out and placed in those little boxes in the school supply aisle at Target – but what about the teachers? You probably know the basic supplies you’ll need, but there are always things I wish I had at school to keep things running smoothly and especially for the “uh-oh” moments that are…
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The number one thing that will ensure a smooth school year is not your classroom decorations. It’s not the curriculum or your new comfy teacher shoes. It’s the relationship you’re going to build with your students. Kids crave authenticity. They know if you’re happy to have them in your class. But the question is: How do you build and foster this relationship?…
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I’ve had several different classrooms and they each had a different paint color, different furniture, different set-up, different decor, etc. But one thing they always had: a prayer requests/answered prayers board. Students were encouraged to write prayer requests on a sticky note – they could sign their name or keep it anonymous. We prayed for these items each morning during Bible…
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