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Should I Quit Teaching? What to Know Before You Decide
If you’re asking yourself, "Should I quit teaching?" it doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’re paying attention. The truth is, many teachers reach this point—especially in their first few years—but also veterans who’ve been in the classroom for decades. You might be a Teachaholic.


Teaching Through a Personal or Medical Crisis: How to Protect Your Peace and Stay Afloat
When you’re a teacher, life doesn’t hit pause just because the school year’s in full swing. Here are some gentle ways to keep teaching through a personal or medical crisis — and protect your own well-being along the way.


5 Signs You’re a Teacher Who Seriously Needs to Set Boundaries
Let’s talk about the not-so-subtle signs that your teacher boundaries have gone missing—and what to do about it. Even if you love teaching, if your job is consuming every ounce of your time and energy, it’s only a matter of time before resentment creeps in.


5 Warning Signs You’re Headed for Teacher Burnout (And How to Stop It Before It’s Too Late)
Teacher Burnout doesn’t just “happen.” There are warning signs—physical, mental, and emotional—that show up first. And recognizing them early can help you take back control before teaching drains the life out of you.


Classroom Management Meets HGTV: How a Bulletin Board Can Transform Your Classroom Economy
Transform your classroom economy system with a bulletin board that motivates, manages, and makes “cents.” Learn how to set it up, display it, and get student buy-in from day one!


3 Reasons to Set Up a Classroom Store (and How It Saved My Sanity)
Discover 3 powerful reasons to start a classroom store as part of your classroom economy system. Create a behavior management strategy that works — and keeps your sanity intact!


Why Every Upper Elementary Classroom Needs a Classroom Economy System
A classroom economy system is an effective and engaging method for behavior management in the upper elementary classroom. Learn how a classroom economy can motivate students and improve the classroom learning environment in this article.


When Teacher Stress Meets Holiday Stress: Making the Most of Your Winter Break
Holiday stress and teacher stress can make a joyous season feel overwhelming. Here are some resources to stay motivated.


From Chaos to Control: How to Handle Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom
Is student behavior out of control in your classroom? Here are three effective ways teachers can handle disruptive student behavior.


How to Stop Being a People Pleaser: 5 Steps for Teachers to Take
Are you a people pleaser teacher? Learn why you people please and how to stop your one way ticket to teacher burnout in this blog post.


Teacher Tired: Seven Ways to Overcome the Exhaustion
Teacher tired leads to exhaustion and teacher burnout. Here are 7 ways teachers can prepare and protect themselves from crushing fatigue.


Advice for the Overwhelmed Teacher: One Word that can Change Your School Year
Back to school means teachers start to feel overwhelmed about the year ahead. Learn what needs to be every teacher's priority here.


Meet the Teacher Night Ideas: 5 Do's and Don'ts For a Positive Experience
Meet the Teacher Night is your chance to introduce students and parents to your classroom for the first time. Learn what matters most here.


My Favorite Classroom Set Up Hacks to Minimize Chaos and Maximize Learning
These six classroom set up hacks for back to school help you save time and get your upper elementary classroom ready for back to school.


I Said What I Said: 3 Simple Statements to add to your Behavior Management Plan to Redirect Students
Adding these three statements to your behavior management plan as you head back to school will help you redirect student behaviors quickly.


3 Classroom Management Strategies for Back to School Success
A solid classroom management checklist can make all the difference when teaching rules and routines when you return back to school.


5 Things Teachers DON'T Need When Setting up Classrooms for Back to School
These 5 things you DON'T need for your classroom when planning for back to school will save you time and money as you plan for the new year.


How to Use ChatGPT as a Teacher
Here are seven ways teachers can use ChatGPT to plan lessons, create learning resources for students, and generate feedback on student work.


Three Ways Teachers Can Cut Down on Grading Time
Grading papers takes a lot of time and energy away from teachers. Learn three simple ways to cut down on your grading today.


5 Changes That Helped Me Stay in the Classroom
Thinking about leaving the classroom? These 5 changes to how I managed life at school have helped me stay in teaching for almost 20 years.
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