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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For about nine months of the year, students spend hours in the classroom learning new material. They complete assignments and projects and take many assessments. Then, summer arrives, and students receive a well-deserved break. However, this often results in a large amount of summer learning loss. To help reduce the amount of material students forget, provide a few fun summer…
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The end of the school year has so many events to plan. For instance, some schools plan special field trips, park gatherings, and assemblies. Additionally, teachers work hard to ensure students are ready for upcoming events, such as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. While Father’s Day may occur during summer break, students can still prepare while school is in session….
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