Sadly, students are experiencing so many hardships daily. Everyone has challenging moments from issues at home to bullying and rumors at school. Due to this, students often start to doubt themselves. In many cases, this involves calling themselves mean names or not believing in themselves. Honestly, it is incredibly heartbreaking to see how negative students can be towards their mental…
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School today is about more than teaching content standards. Honestly, it is about preparing students for life. While states dictate what students need to learn each year, teachers know so much more is needed. For instance, students need to learn how to build relationships with classmates. Additionally, they need to learn to socialize with others and compromise through difficulties. Essentially,…
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Reading for Educators Experts say that U.S. educators are currently experiencing a mental health crisis. With all the stress and challenges teachers are facing, the idea of “practicing self-care” can sometimes feel like an empty platitude. Self-care won’t fix the deeper-rooted issues in education, but it’s something positive that’s within our control. Actively practicing self-care in a way that feels…
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When teachers select read-alouds, they often want the book to serve multiple purposes. For instance, this often includes working on a variety of literary skills. This may consist of the main idea and supporting details. Additionally, teachers often want the story to tell a meaningful story that students can relate to. Students understand the story deeper and gain a life…
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Acts of Self-Care for Educators: Pampering Yourself Teachers, you’re dealing with a lot right now. You always have, but you’re facing more stress and more challenges now than ever. In fact, experts say that educators in the United States are facing a mental health crisis. Teachers are leaving education in droves, and the number one reason is stress. For teachers,…
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Acts of Self-Care for Educators: Exercise Teaching is a high-pressure, high-stress job. Research shows that the most common reason educators leave the profession is stress. And that was before the global pandemic. Now, over half of educators say they’re feeling high levels of burnout, fatigue, and anxiety. Self-care for teachers is more important than ever. At the same time, it…
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