By- Angela Padrón
Being a teacher isn’t going to make anyone rich—but it is one of the most rewarding careers on the planet. A teacher can have a huge impact on a child’s life, and to see a child progress and grow is something that brings great joy to teachers.
By- Erika Semprun
The first day of school is only days away, and what better way to prepare than to start shopping for school supplies? Here is Vista Higher Learning’s list of top five must-haves.
By- Erika Semprun
Summertime is loved by children, parents, and teachers alike. But as great as summer vacation is, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of going back to school on that very first day: new school supplies, new classes, and even new friends.
The few weeks leading up to the start of the school year are some of the craziest and most stressful weeks that teachers face. There is much to prepare and learn before students enter the room, and it can be overwhelming at times.
That’s why it’s important for teachers to take time out for themselves, take a deep breath, and find ways to relax before having to report back to work. Here is a list of eight ways you can do just that:
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Visit your favorite relaxing place
Although the fall semester is a month away, it’s never too early to start preparing. Getting back into the rhythm of studying can be difficult, but we’ve got a couple of tips that’ll make your transition easier!
#1- Invest in an agenda or calendar:
At the start of every school year, teachers often ask students to set goals for themselves. How many books will they read? How high can they score on a given assessment? But it’s important for teachers to also set goals for themselves, both professionally and personally.
Here is a list of five goals teachers can set and monitor throughout the upcoming school year.
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You’re resting your sleepy head on your pillow while lying underneath your sheets in your nice cozy bed. You’re enthralled in a magnificent dream when suddenly your old friend the alarm clock jolts you up out of a deep sleep. And then, you hear those three dreaded words coming from the kitchen – “Time for school!”
Surely I’m not the only teacher who starts the school year EVERY YEAR with more resolutions than every single New Years Day of my life put together. Are you with me? I get so excited about all of the POSSIBILITIES that this year holds, because suddenly, I’ll be motivated to wake up and exercise BEFORE school three—no, four!—days a week, pack a super-healthy lunch EVERY SINGLE DAY, grade ALL THE THINGS before leaving school ON TIME every afternoon, NEVER take grading or planning home with me, sign up for ALL THE COMMITTEES, wear all the nice clothes that never have my toddler’s peanut butter smeared on them, … etc. Right?
You know those awesome commercials with the dad leaping and frolicking to “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” with school supplies while his kids trudge along behind him? I don’t know if they still play that particular commercial, but I’m sure you can imagine it. Does anyone else both LOVE love love that commercial and HATE hate hate it at the same time?
