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...

It’s crazy to believe that we are already heading into the season of the contract renewal. Will you be renewing your contract or are you open to finding a new position?

This is a BIG deal,...

Congratulations! You did it! You landed your first teaching position for next school year and finally have your own classroom. You should be so excited because you are about to embark on a journey...

Dear Lesson Plan Toolbox,

So I am kind of freaking out right now because it’s the middle of June and I still don’t have a job. I had no idea that getting that one solid teacher...

Dear Lesson Plan Toolbox,

One of my goals for 2021 is to make my classroom more culturally responsive. After the events of this past summer, I know that I need to be doing a much better job of...

Dear Lesson Plan Toolbox,

I have just been loving this Christmas vacation so much that I truly don't know if I can go back to school. I have loved being home with my kids, watching movies, and we...

It was sooooo tempting to focus on holiday activities for this week's blog post, but as the week progressed sooooooooo many tech tips came across our social media platforms that we decided this...

Dear Lesson Plan Toolbox,

We are headed into our winter break and there's something I simply can't get off my mind. One of my team teachers does an over  the top job with everything she does!...

YOU DID IT!!! You made it to winter vacation! Turn that alarm clock off as often as you can, binge the movies, and order takeout at least once because now is your time to rest. I know, I know....

Dear Lesson Plan Toolbox,

I need your advice! I may have stepped into it BIG TIME and I'm not quite sure how to dig myself out. You see, a colleague and I were talking about a class that each of...