The Best Fall Outfits for Teachers The best fall outfits for teachers are the ones that are chic, comfortable, stylish, and of course affordable.  I don’t know about you but as soon as that first leaf falls on the ground, I’m ready for a cardigan, seasonal scarf, my fall boots, and yes, a pumpkin spice latte! As a former teacher myself, I know how important it is for teachers to have a wardrobe that is interchangeable.  Meaning, you have 10 pieces that can coordinate about 200 outfits!  Is it possible?  Yes, absolutely!  That’s why I’m here to show you the best fall outfits for teachers. The Fall Color Palette Every…

The Ultimate List of Classroom Management Strategies It’s the Monday after a school break and you’re heading back into your classroom.  Your students have been away from school for more than two weeks and you’re not sure what to expect when they walk through the doors.  Often times, when returning from breaks, we have to do a classroom management reset to help our students be successful through the end of the year.  Trust me, I’ve been there.   Without the opportunity to reset, not only do our students suffer, but teachers suffer.  Greatly.  Use the list of strategies below to help your students reset and reestablish classroom management.   Transform…

Are you ready for a fun, engaging, and exciting learning opportunity that will have your students begging for more?!  Not only are these lessons great for classroom team building activities, there are so many other skills students will be working on.  Classroom team building activities are a great way to get our students comfortable working together, but what if they had a lot of other skills built in?  That’s what these mystery games are all about.  Giving your students the opportunity to work together with classroom team building activities, as well as giving them the opportunity to practice other skills.  Some of the skills your students would be working on…

Student Engagement is so important One of our most important goals as educators is to engage our students.  I can tell you that this is not always easy.  Student engagement strategies can be challenging, but I’m here to tell you that it’s easier than you think.  That’s right! I want to share something personal.  Something that inspired me to start this journey helping teachers feel like rock stars in their classrooms.   Download your FREE Student Engagement Guide HERE! Student engagement strategies It was my 4th year teaching.  I was still in the beginning of my career as a teacher, but I felt so confident in my skills.  Until I noticed…

FREE Father’s Day Gift Printable What’s better than a free Father’s Day gift printable?  Do you want a simple, yet fun way to show him some love this Father’s Day? If so, then look no further!  This fun and FREE printable is a great way to show him some appreciation.  Every year I scramble to find something my fiance or dad will love and every year I spend way too much on something I bought last minute.  And most of the time it ends up in the junk drawer or the garage.  This gift is something I guarantee he’ll love and use!  It definitely won’t end up in the junk…

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means at no additional cost to you, I may receive a commission for items purchased.  But don’t worry, I never recommend products that I don’t believe in. The Perfect Father’s Day Craft for Kids Father’s Day is a great opportunity to recognize the important job of being a dad.  What better way to show dad you love him than by writing a sweet note that he can carry around with him?  These Father’s Day key chains are the perfect way to show dad some love and the perfect Father’s Day craft for kids! You could actually use this idea for any holiday!  Mother’s Day,…

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means at no additional cost to you, I may receive a commission for items purchased.  But don’t worry, I never recommend products that I don’t believe in. Fun Activities to do While Quarantined with Kids If you’re like me, you’ve already gone through your bag of tricks during this quarantine.  Your kids are driving you nuts and all you want to do is hide in the closet.  Am I right?  Let’s add some things to that bag of tricks to help you and your kids make the best of this quarantine life.  I want to share over 50 fun activities to do while quarantined…

Black History Month February is a great month to be a teacher.  I love teaching my students about the importance of Black History Month and all of the amazing people we celebrate.  Above all, teaching our students about the civil rights movement and the that time period is essential.  We reflect on the struggles, accomplishments, and defeats.  And we celebrate a big win for civil rights. Black History Month activities are a great way to bring learning and history into the classroom. Black History Month was first recognized in 1976 to celebrate the contributions and significance of African-Americans in U.S history.  My students love these black history month activities and…

10 Classroom Procedures that will Save your Sanity! The key to a smoothly running classroom is strong classroom management. If you don’t have a plan for your classroom procedures, it’s time to get one in place.  Whether it’s the beginning of a new school year or it’s the middle of the year and your about to lose your mind, it’s never too late to implement classroom procedures. #1. The Pencil System The sound of the pencil sharpener is like nails on a chalkboard to me.  I can’t stand it, especially when I’m in the middle of a lesson.  I’ve seen a few different pencil systems and the one you choose…