A teacher's success in the classroom does not come from the number of material items they have. In fact, having too many things can actually lead to stress and feelings of imposter syndrome. A...

When I reflect on my first year of teaching, there are a few things I wish I knew. I was fresh out of college and full of energy and ideas. I had high hopes for my students and myself. However, I...

In today's society, it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With work, family, and social obligations, it can be difficult to find time to relax and recharge. For...

Why Has Teaching Become So Hard?

Remember when you were a little girl and you would play school? Remember how your heart ached for the day you would have your own classroom? You would go into your...

Dear Lesson Plan Toolbox,

I am a first-year teacher and I will be teaching second grade. I am feeling very overwhelmed right now because there’s so much I need to do before my students...

Are you like so many teachers (myself included) where as soon as all the back-to-school items are on store shelves you’re stocking up on all the good deals “just in case” you need...

As I am typing this blog post this week, I going to do a bit of a pivot from the classroom management idea I had scheduled. Why? Well, because this week in Ohio the governor just made it easier for...

It’s here! It’s finally here! Summer vacation has officially arrived and we couldn’t be happier. I saw a meme the other day that said something along the lines of “Summer...

Here we are winding down what many educators are saying was “the craziest school year yet!” And as much as we wish we could put this school year behind us and focus on a fresh start in...

If your school is anything like mine, then your mission statement probably includes something along the lines of “21st-century learning skills.” We are now well into the 21st century...