The Ultimate Teacher Wishlist
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx. All thoughts are my own. I’ve been a teacher for over a decade – and gotten my fair share of strange smelling lotions and boxes of candy from students....
Read MoreThe Power of Attention Contagion
Have you ever been in the middle of a lesson, fully immersed in teaching, only to notice that one distracted student has somehow pulled the whole class off course? You’re not imagining it—it’s real, and...
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5 Picture Books about Anxiety
This post contains affiliate links. Whether we like it or not, anxiety is part of life. We all have seasons of life and incidents that occur that cause us to feel anxious or worried. It...
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Daily SEL Practices to Try
School is weird these days. With masks, uncertainties, mandates, and social distancing, social emotional learning is at the forefront. Our students need these explicit lessons! With all of the academic curriculum and skills we have...
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Using SEL Early Finisher Choice Boards
One of the first things I learned as a new teacher is that I needed more activities than I would have ever imagined. The lessons I thought would take 45 minutes took 20, and we...
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Avoiding Teacher Burnout
Today’s guest blog post is all about avoiding teacher burnout from the veteran special educator, Whitney Lowrey. Whitney teaches K-6 resource in Arizona. You can follow her on instagram here! — Teacher burnout is nothing...
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10 Teacher Sweaters on Amazon
Teacher clothes aren’t always the easiest to find. Between dress codes and the actual nature of our jobs, it’s hard to find clothes that are practical and professional. I think sweaters are the PERFECT teacher...
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The Benefits of Using Technology in the Classroom
I’ll admit, I have mixed emotions about using technology in the classroom. We know our students are glued to screens at times, and already have ample experiences with tech tools. It makes me want to...
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Using Breathing Mats in the Classroom
Breathing mats won’t solve ALL of your classroom concerns, but they sure do help. These simple resources provide structure, support, and a non-threatening way to introduce an evidence based coping skill to children. The science...
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5 Picture Books about Disabilities and Differences
this post contains affiliate links It’s no surprise that picture books are my jam. Picture books about disabilities and differences? Okay, now you’re really speaking my language! Diversifying our classroom and school libraries is so...
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Supporting Classroom Transitions
If you have been in education for any length of time, you have likely noticed that classroom transitions can be tough. While some students seamlessly transition from one activity to another, other students can fall...
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