I hope you had a relaxing holiday break! I know there are so many mixed emotions that come while preparing to return from break. But I bet you are so excited to see what this next semester holds! Returning from a long break has its ups and downs. You had a much-needed break to enjoy family and days with no alarm clock, but now it's time to get back into that daily routine, which can be a bit ... Read More about Tips for Teachers Returning From Christmas Break
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New Year’s Activities for Primary and Elementary Students
One of the more overlooked holidays during the school year is New Years. Of course, we are not around our kiddos during this holiday and the Christmas season is in full swing by the time we see our students before the holiday break. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't celebrate this holiday like any other with our students! Beginning a new year is exciting and full of possibilities. Whether you ... Read More about New Year’s Activities for Primary and Elementary Students
How to Prepare for Christmas Break as an Educator
Usually, a “break” means relaxation and refueling. However, if you are an educator, you might see it as working to be off of work to come back and work to catch up from being off work. That sounded a bit confusing and chaotic, didn’t it? That’s exactly how many educators feel when big breaks come during the school year. Yes! There is excitement for the time away, but there is so much to do before ... Read More about How to Prepare for Christmas Break as an Educator
5 Christmas Math Activities for Elementary Students
It's the most wonderful time of the year! It's the season we get to bring out all the festive Christmas math activities to share and enjoy with our kiddos. If you follow me here, then you will already know how important I feel it is to bring the holidays into the classroom. (If you still need to follow me, go hit that follow button!) Doing extra activities to bring the joy of the season can help ... Read More about 5 Christmas Math Activities for Elementary Students
Winter-Themed Math Resources for the Classroom
The winter season doesn’t only bring chilly air and icicles; it also brings classroom activities that are just snow-much fun! You can celebrate the season with winter-themed resources that are perfect for learning new skills and practicing old ones. This time of year is very big on multiplication standards, and we all know it takes practice, practice, practice for many kiddos to really pin down ... Read More about Winter-Themed Math Resources for the Classroom
How to Beat Mid-Year Teacher-Exhaustion
I know as the busy season approaches, with all the holidays, testing, and overall rush, it can be a bit stressful. Just remember, having some kind of burnout is extremely normal. What's important is recognizing the overwhelm and exhaustion but not letting it stay! You probably have a thousand things on your to-do list, such as meetings, student behavioral issues to address, and more, all while ... Read More about How to Beat Mid-Year Teacher-Exhaustion