Category: Foster Creativity

The First day of School for Teachers

The first day of school for teachers is quite different than the first day of school for your students. First, summer is gone. How? What? Where did it go? Well, time flies when you’re having fun, and we can only imagine just how much fun you had this summer. But that time of year is now behind us, and it’s almost the first day of school for teachers across the country. It’s time to organize for the year ahead, set up your classroom, and get your lesson plans in order. Keep reading...

Mindfulness in the Classroom For Student and Teacher Success

When you’re a teacher, you know what it’s like to juggle multiple things throughout your work week all while staying on top of your classroom management, your students’ progression, and ongoing communications with parents. With so many things going on weekly, it’s easy to let the stress get the best of you so much so that you feel scatterbrained and drained at the end of the day. Keep reading...
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Morning Motivation: How Do You Start Your Day Before Your Students Arrive?

Finding the motivation to get out of bed and go to work can sometimes be a difficult task, especially on Mondays! And if you're anything like me, you might have had a restless sleep riddled with thoughts about the classroom tasks that must get done tomorrow. Of course, sometimes, as educators we struggle to see the value in taking time for ourselves during our hectic schedules. Keep reading...