Tag Archives: Self-care

Rest and Recharge: A Teacher’s Guide for the Holidays

The holiday season is magical—but for teachers, it can also be exhausting. Between lesson planning, classroom celebrations, grading, family obligations, and end-of-year to-do lists, many teachers reach winter break already running on empty. This season isn’t just about surviving—it’s about restoring. Let’s talk about realistic ways teachers can protect their health over the holidays without pressure,Continue reading “Rest and Recharge: A Teacher’s Guide for the Holidays”

The Secret to Transform Student Behavior and Classroom Culture

You just survived your first parent conference of the year. That lesson plan? Finished ahead of schedule. That struggling student finally mastered a tricky skill? Nailed it. These are small wins—and they deserve a celebration! Focusing on big goals—tests, curriculum benchmarks, end-of-year projects—is important, but it’s the little victories that can strengthen classroom community, improve studentContinue reading “The Secret to Transform Student Behavior and Classroom Culture”

The Power of a Teacher Check-In Buddy: How to Stay Motivated and Have Fun Doing It 🎯💌

We all know teaching can be exhausting, overwhelming, and sometimes downright chaotic. But what if there was a fun, simple way to stay motivated, celebrate wins, and keep up with self-care—without adding more to your to-do list? Enter the check-in buddy system. Having a buddy isn’t just about accountability—it’s about friendship, laughter, and a little friendlyContinue reading “The Power of a Teacher Check-In Buddy: How to Stay Motivated and Have Fun Doing It 🎯💌”

Nurturing the Flame Within: A Teacher’s Guide to Self-Care in Winter

Introduction: As the winter months settle in, we teachers find ourselves navigating not only the academic challenges but also the physical and emotional demands that come with the season. The shorter days, colder temperatures, and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season can take a toll on educators. It’s crucial for us to prioritize self-care during this time toContinue reading “Nurturing the Flame Within: A Teacher’s Guide to Self-Care in Winter”

Embrace the Summer Break: Refresh and Renew Yourself for the Classroom

Take advantage of the summer break to invest in yourself, teachers. In this article I provide 6 things you can do to renew and refresh yourself before the fall.

Practice What You Teach: 5 Simple Self-Care Practices for Teachers

Do you know the proverb, practice what you preach? Teachers should practice what they teach. As elementary educators, we often find ourselves in a position where we are expected to not only educate our students academically, but also to help them develop social and emotional skills such as self-regulation and mindfulness. However, in order to effectivelyContinue reading “Practice What You Teach: 5 Simple Self-Care Practices for Teachers”