Let’s level here: October was difficult for me. I am not entirely sure what it was, but it just felt like a struggle every. Single. Day. That doesn’t mean that every day was bad, but it means I had to be super intentional about getting things done and having the right mindset. I had to… Continue reading Easy Self Care Tips for Teachers
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Things I’m Doing Differently in my Second Year of Teaching
My first year of teaching was ok. A lot of people have these stories where every single day of their first year of teaching is awful and they almost quit and so on and so on. I will say that I did not hit that point until about February. That’s a pretty good time line,… Continue reading Things I’m Doing Differently in my Second Year of Teaching
Lessons from my First Semester Teaching Elementary Music
The week before Christmas break was hectic. It included my first PTA performance, my first field trip, eight parties for good behavior, 43 Christmas sing alongs, three songs sung in front of the church (twice!), a church Christmas party, one dress rehearsal, and two concerts. And that is not to mention the actual teaching part… Continue reading Lessons from my First Semester Teaching Elementary Music
Tips for Keeping on Top of Lesson Planning
Lesson planning. AKA the bane of most teachers’ existence. I cannot wait until I have taught for a while, so that I will have more lesson ideas. Sometimes I feel so stuck for fun lesson ideas, and it seems to take me forever to write a lesson. Because I sometimes find it difficult, I have… Continue reading Tips for Keeping on Top of Lesson Planning
Best Tools for Staying Organized as a Teacher
Teachers have a lot of things to do: lesson plans, grading, concert, PTA meetings, field trips, copies…. And that does not even include teaching the kids! Factor in personal life and non-work related commitments and staying organized can be a nightmare. I, personally, have to juggle work, choir, keeping up with the house and dogs,… Continue reading Best Tools for Staying Organized as a Teacher
Ways to Destress After a Crazy Day of Teaching
I am not going to lie, today was awful. Of course, by the time you read this, it will no longer be "today" anymore. Four of my six classes were crazy. It was like every management tactic I could think of did not work. I tried everything that I knew how to do, and it… Continue reading Ways to Destress After a Crazy Day of Teaching