What to do Wednesday: Sub Shortage

Dear Lesson Plan Toolbox,

I just need to vent a little bit and I wasn't sure where else I could do it. I know this blog is setup to offer advice and resources to teachers and I LOVE it, but right...

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Teacher Feature Sunday: Volume 12: Thanksgiving Thankfulness

Holy cow! Can you even believe that Thanksgiving is right around the corner? It will be here before you know it. This is always an exciting time of year because it is the kickoff to the holiday...

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What to do Wednesday: Recess Reform

Dear Lesson Plan Toolbox,

I am writing to inquire about one of my students. She is a first grader, that I know genuinely wants to make good choices, but often things don't work out that way. When...

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Teacher Feature Sunday: Volume 11 (Steamy STEM)

When I first started teaching I had never heard of STEM education before. We taught each subject daily and projects were completed at home. Fast forward a few years and slowly but surely I started...

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What to do Wednesday: Conference Collision

Dear Lesson Plan Toolbox,

Oh my gosh! I can't even begin to tell you the stress and anxiety I'm feeling right now and I don't know what to do. On top of everything going on at school, we are now...

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Sunday's Teacher Feature: Volume 10 (Halloween Picture Books)

We have made it to the week before Halloween! Congratulations! Wait, no...let's try that again. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Of course, Halloween is going to look different this year, but the fun we can...

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What to do Wednesday: Covid Crazy

Dear Lesson Plan Toolbox,

I don't know what it is but lately, I have been so paranoid about this virus. When I was teaching remotely I was okay. I felt protected and took the appropriate...

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Sunday's Teacher Feature: Spooky Fun!

Obviously, this year isn't an ideal year for too much, but we are teachers and we know how to make the best of any situation! Celebrating Halloween can still be plenty of fun even during a...

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What to do Wednesday: Old School


Dear Lesson Plan Toolbox,

Lately, I have been feeling so "old school" and I'm not too sure how to snap out of this. I have been at my school for 18 years now and it does feel like home. I love my...

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Teacher Feature Sunday: Volume 8 (Mental Health)

It's about this time of year that students begin to settle into a new level of comfort with their teacher and classmates. This year, this might be virtually, in-person, or both! Mental health has...

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