In this post I'll be sharing some tips for preventing teacher burnout. This content may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy to learn more about this. I’m going to be honest with you, teaching is a crazy-hard job! Up to 50% of teachers leave the profession in their first five years of teaching, and most of these do so because of teacher burnout. Wait, What is Teacher ... Read More about Preventing Teacher Burnout in the First Year
Top 10 Books About Nature
In this post I'll be sharing my favorite picture books about nature. This content may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy to learn more about this. Are you planning to add some nature studies to your classroom? Or perhaps some lessons about conservation? Or maybe you just need a list of read alouds for the next few weeks! This list of books are all about nature and ... Read More about Top 10 Books About Nature
25 Questions to Ask Your Child About Their Day
In this post I'll be sharing questions to ask your child that will get them talking about their day. This content may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy to learn more about this. OK, so I know this is more for parents, but picture this: As a teacher, you spend the day trying to create memorable learning opportunities for children. Parents collect their child from ... Read More about 25 Questions to Ask Your Child About Their Day
50 Essential Books for Classroom Libraries
One question I'm often asked is what books should we have in our classroom libraries? I always say a wide variety of books that include various authors, genres, length, and topics. I also make sure there are several books for each student that is at their reading level. We have a mix of chapter books, picture books, and fiction/non-fiction books. I often ask my students what sort of things they ... Read More about 50 Essential Books for Classroom Libraries