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Talking isn't always the problem—sometimes it's the clue. Before you ask how to make your classroom quieter, let's look a little closer at what might be happening before the talking starts.
When everything feels urgent, it's hard to know where to begin. Before you try to do more, let's look a little closer at what's really making teaching feel so heavy—and how taking one next step can change everything.
In my first year of teaching, I thought becoming a great teacher meant becoming someone else. It took me years to realize the advice I needed most wasn't about teaching strategies—it was about finding my own way.
When teachers ask me about classroom management, they're usually hoping for a strategy. A routine. A consequence. A script. But over the years, I've realized the answer is rarely found in a behavior chart or a reward system. Before we jump to solutions, let's look a little closer.
Some days, teaching feels heavier than usual. Before you decide you're failing, let's slow down and look a little closer. You may be carrying far more than you realize.
Some student behaviors are loud. Others are quiet. Some interrupt lessons. Others quietly slip through the cracks. Before we decide how to respond, let's look a little closer. Because what we notice first isn't always where the story begins.
Strong classroom routines aren't built because we explain them well—they're built because students experience them consistently. Before you add another reminder, let's look a little closer at what helps routines become habits.
When a classroom feels chaotic, it's tempting to search for a better behavior system. But before we jump to solutions, let's look a little closer. The behavior you notice may not be where the story begins.
Why I decided to go back to teaching and why changing districts was such a big part of that decision. I'll share with you why I left teaching, how long I stayed out, and why I decided to come back (including how I found my dream district). I can't wait to share my journey with you!
A list of my favorite beach vacation must haves for families with young children, toddlers, and preschoolers!
Looking for some teacher appreciation gift ideas that teachers will love? I’ve got you covered! With ten different types of gifts (and plenty of examples), you’ll be able to find something every teacher could appreciate.
Not sure where to start with planning field trips? I’ll walk you through prepping for field trips starting with my list of top field trip ideas for every season!
When prepping for a zoo field trip, there are few things more important than making sure your teacher bag is packed and ready to go. Let me help you get ready!
Easy tips to incorporate a relaxed and inviting boho feel to your classroom. Here you'll find inspiration images, plants, and decor to achieve the look!
Some quick, easy ideas for Christmas Tree crafts for preschool and elementary aged students to do at winter class parties. These require few supplies and are simple for teachers to explain.
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Not sure where to start with planning field trips? I’ll walk you through prepping for field trips starting with my list of top field trip ideas for every season!
When prepping for a zoo field trip, there are few things more important than making sure your teacher bag is packed and ready to go. Let me help you get ready!
Some quick, easy ideas for Christmas Tree crafts for preschool and elementary aged students to do at winter class parties. These require few supplies and are simple for teachers to explain.
Did the last day of school sneak up on you, too? Here is a list of my favorite tried and true last minute last day of school activities that even the biggest procrastinator of us can pull off!
What exactly do I need to put in my backpack to carry around on Field Day? And… like… what kind of backpack? Here’s my list of all of my Field Day essentials.
My first ever Field Day started off perfectly and ended in drenched, grumpy third graders. Here’s what I learned from that year and how I’ve made sure to not repeat the same Field Day mistakes!
One more thing to prep - what do I do after the field trip? Here are a few quick tips to have a successful transition from the field trip to the end of the day.
It’s the morning of the field trip…now what? What should a teacher do on the morning of the field trip before leaving the building? What about the students and the chaperones?
When prepping for a field trip, there are few things more important than making sure your teacher bag is packed and ready to go. Let me help you get ready!
Field Trips seem to be synonymous with Permission Slips, and while those are important (and I’ll give you my pointers), there are a lot of other papers to consider when prepping for a field trip.
When trying to schedule field trips, there are a lot of things to juggle: dates, weather, destination requirements, and more. I’ll walk you through how to organize your thoughts during this crucial step of field trip planning.
Not sure where to start with planning field trips? I’ll walk you through prepping for field trips starting with step one: how to find some field trip ideas!
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