Dear teacher, Are you weary? I don’t mean just end-of-the-week, this-was-a-busy-day tired. I mean exhausted, drained, worn out, weary. If so, I see you. I hear you. I’ve been you. Now I would love nothing more than to give you five quick tips to becoming weary-free (and you know it would come with a cute, printable checklist). But I’m not…
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Parent-teacher conferences – what are they? A parent-teacher conference is a short meeting between a teacher and the parents of a child in the class. It is scheduled ahead of time (usually a teacher will meet with all of the parents in a dedicated week). It is a great opportunity to: share academic progress with anecdotal stories and tangible examples…
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Are you tired? Are you in a rut? Are you tired of being in a rut? I want to let you know that I hear you. I get it. Teaching is hard, consuming, and exhausting. BUT it’s also a calling. It’s an investment. It’s worth it. I have a plaque in my office that a student gave me many years ago. It says “A…
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Kids are naturally curious about the world around them. My preschoolers are constantly pointing out different things they see out the car window, following lines of ants around the playground, and identifying random cloud shapes they see in the sky. I decided to build on this fascination and do a mini-unit all about Creation on our Preschool Bible Learning Day…
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“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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