March is here, and if I know anything about teaching in March, it's that this is when things start to get a little chaotic! It's such an exciting time during the school year though too! The weather is getting nicer, state basketball is underway, spring sports are right around
Read MoreConferences can be stressful, but they don’t have to be! I’ve got 7 tips to help you be successful at your conference, no matter the situation.
Somehow I blinked and suddenly it’s October and conference season is upon us! For some schools, conferences already happened, for others, it’s still a ways away. One year, our school decided to have conferences in September, and honestly, I loved it! It was such a great way to continue building relationships with families since we had just seen the
Read MoreWhether you’re getting ready to student teach or you’re already going through your student teaching experience, this student teacher advice will surely help you make a lasting first impression and so that you get that student teacher recommendation letter. Since I’m not sure where you are in your teaching experience, we are going to take a step back and begin with what happens as soon as you find our where your placement is.
Read MoreHey everyone! Today blog post is one that was highly requested for first year teacher and one that is so crucial for a positive job experience. Whether you are student teaching, a first year teacher, or you’ve been teaching for a while, this is an aspect of the workplace that is a constant. Sometimes, we get super lucky and are surrounded by the most wonderful and easy-going coworkers, which can really make your days as a teacher that much better.
Read MoreUnless you’re living under a rock, you’re probably very aware that there has been a lot going on in the world lately. Because of this, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about recognizing anxiety in students.
Recognizing signs of anxiety in students is a topic that is near and dear to my heart and I know it’s so important for all educators to hear.
Before we get started though, let’s take a few minutes and do some reflecting.
Reflecting on Signs of Anxiety
Over the next few minutes you’re going to be reading a series of questions. If you have paper and a pencil near by, feel free to grab it that you can write your responses down. It will be great to be able to look back on your answers when we are do
Read MoreNorth Dakota hasn’t officially announced it yet, but I think we might be preparing to finish our school year out online. Of course, I have mixed emotions about this. I miss my students. I can’t imagine not getting a chance to say, “See ya later! You’re going to do awesome in 7th grade!” However, I also understand that our health and safety is our number one priority right now.
Read MoreI think we can all agree that our current situation is unconventional and if I am being honest, it makes me sad. I will be the first one to admit that throughout the school year I have thought to myself, “Gosh, if I could just have a break…” but now that I have had “a break” all I want to do is be in my classroom with my students, seeing their smiles and hearing their stories, yes even the ones that seem like they might possibly never end..
Read MoreA curriculum map is a visual breakdown of all of the lessons and standards that will be covered over a period of time. This period could be over an entire school year, a semester, or even over the quarter or trimester, depending on how long your classes last.
Read MoreHave students design a shirt that has something to do with 100. There are a lot of great ideas on Pinterest!
Have Students choose a movement and do it 100 times. Example, 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 jumping jacks.
Have students bring in 100 of something to compare the size and weight of each. Example: 100 paper clips vs 100 sheets of paper.
Read MoreIf you don’t already know, I have been struggling with painful cystic acne on my face, cheeks, and jawline for the past 11 years. I don’t know what causes severe cystic acne, but I have tried everything from using birth control for hormonal acne, antibiotics for cystic acne, steroids, and even Accutane for cystic acne. Although I found relief from each treatment for a while, each treatment just acted like a bandage. My acne would be cured for months or even years, but it always returned. I just couldn’t believe I still had cystic acne after using Accutane, but here we are! To start at the beginning of my story, you click here!
Read More“As I am dermaplaning over the skin, I take a really good look at each area because I feel like the skin tells a story as far as what you’re using and how your skin is responding to that product. The health and the integrity of the skin is really important to see as you peel away the layers as well as how deep the damage is and how dried out and dehydrated your skin is. All of this can tell me how I can proceed to treat after the dermaplane.”
Opinion: I loved this part of the treatment and I wish I
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