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What Teachers Need in Their Desks
What do teachers need in their desks? It can be a simple answer, but consider a few points too. Of all the plans and organization you make as you prepare…
How To Clean Your Classroom at the End of the School Year
Looking for how to clean your classroom before summer break? Finals are over, reports handed out. You promise to meet your coworkers for tea over summer break. You sigh and…
Handling Upset Parents as a Teacher
Handling upset parents as a teacher—because this will happen. So, it happens: a parent is upset with you. Dealing with angry parents as a teacher is often part of the…
First Year Language Arts Teacher Guide: Ultimate Tips
You’re a first year language arts teacher. You’re probably excited. Hopefully you have a few ideas—and more than a few plans. That’s a joke. I know you’re brimming with everything…
Tips for New Teachers: Collaborating
Looking for tips for new teachers? Look no further! I have an entire series devoted to new teachers. This post covers collaborating with other teachers. My first year teaching, I…
Navigate Your First Day of Teaching High School English
That first day of school with high school students, lots can be determined. Students will meet you for the first time, see your room for the first time, gauge the…
Ultimate Guide: Setting Up a Classroom for New Teachers
The best way to arrange desks and furniture is to create a layout that promotes a sense of community and allows for easy movement and interaction. Don’t worry if you…
Expert Tips for Teaching Subjects You Dislike Successfully
Teaching subjects you dislike? I feel you. Here is what I do. April is National Poetry Month. If I were not an English teacher, I wouldn’t know this because I’m…
Healthy Teacher Tips
Healthy teacher tips: take a look at these (completely do-able) ideas. Then, let us know what you have found helpful over the years. How can teachers maintain a healthy lifestyle…