Gratitude. This is the season of the year when many of us focus on being grateful for our family, friends, health, and all that we have. However, it is important to remember to take time each and...

Here we are in week 2 of our gratitude month and it couldn’t feel more like Thanksgiving here in the Midwest. The leaves are all off the trees, a flake or two have been spotted, and most of...

It’s that time of year when we reflect on all the things we are thankful for, grateful, and blessed to have bestowed upon us. So, throughout the month of November, we are going to reflect on...

3 Pillars toward Combatting Teacher Stress and Burnout

If you’ve been reading the blog these past few weeks, hopefully, you have noticed a theme targeting that teaching is one of the most...

Pillar #3 Peer Connections the Missing Link in Educator Growth

A HUGE piece of my vision for Lesson Plan Toolbox beyond supporting primary teachers so they can avoid burnout and overwhelm is to...

Pillar #2 Engaging Resources for Primary Teachers

Have you ever calculated how much time you spend online looking for ideas or what is trending in education? Well, I have, and let me tell...

Pillar #1: Social-Emotional Support for Teachers!

I know! I know! You’re probably thinking, “If I had a dollar for every time I heard the phrase ‘social-emotional support’...

Teacher burnout is a real phenomenon that plagues educators everywhere. It is important to be aware of the different stages of teacher burnout so that you can identify when you or a colleague are...

The teaching profession is in crisis. With high burnout rates and increasing demand for qualified teachers, something needs to be done to support the men and women who dedicate their lives to...

 Teaching is truly AMAZING! Here’s Why…

I can remember the first time that I walked into a classroom as a student. I was in awe of my teacher and the way that she made learning...