It is heartbreaking to hear how hard students are on themselves. Sadly, they do not do this based on natural instincts. They see it happen to others and pick up on it. Or, they hear they need to be better and do better. Due to this, students are often fearful of trying something new because they do not think they…
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Do you sometimes cringe at what students say to each other when they are working together? Honestly, they don’t mean to hurt each other’s feelings or say mean things to each other. Many times, they just do not know how to give constructive feedback. While they know what they want to say, they need to practice a more appropriate way…
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When students return to the classroom in the fall, there will probably be a few new faces. Honestly, these students most likely will feel very nervous about a new environment and not knowing anyone. Additionally, there will be students who ended the previous year not having many friends and often felt left out. Whether students are new to the school…
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Sadly, students often feel pressured to be perfect from a young age. They think they can never make a mistake. Therefore, they put so much stress on their mind and body to avoid making errors. Thus, they often feel anxious to answer a question wrong and stay up too late to prepare for a test. As students grow up, their…
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While many teachers are on summer break or will be in the next few weeks, the teacher brain never turns off. Even while relaxing, they are thinking about plans for next year. This often includes new classroom management techniques and creating new hands-on lessons. Additionally, it includes ensuring that students feel welcome in the classroom and have positive relationships with…
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Tips on How to Relax and Manage Stress Our series on self-care for educators continues this week with a focus on relaxation. People who are givers by nature, like teachers, often struggle to prioritize themselves and their need for leisure time. But in such a high-stress profession, relaxation is essential. In this post, we’ll share tips on how to relax…
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