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5 Easy Ways for Teachers to Relax Over Summer Break

Posted on June 7, 2023March 19, 2023 by Michele Luck

As a teacher, the summer break is a well-deserved opportunity to relax, recharge and rejuvenate before the start of the new academic year. Whether you plan to travel or stay home, here are five things you can do to unwind...Read More

Easy Planning for Next School Year as Summer Break Approaches

Posted on April 26, 2023March 19, 2023 by Michele Luck

We all know that summer break is a time to recharge, reflect, and prepare for the upcoming year. However, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that summer break is a time to disconnect from our responsibilities. While...Read More

Summertime Planning to Ease into the Next School Year

Posted on June 6, 2022May 14, 2022 by Michele Luck

The school year may be coming to a close, but we all know teachers don't get a summer break! Sure, we may have a few days off in the summer, but many of us spend those days planning and preparing...Read More

Easily Packing Up Your Classroom for the Summer

Posted on May 23, 2022May 14, 2022 by Michele Luck

When I first started teaching, I was lucky to have Mr. Clay as my head custodian. Until I left that school, I had no idea about packing up my classroom for the summer break. Mr. Clay had done everything for...Read More

Making Use of Summer Break: Planning through the Summer

Posted on May 14, 2020July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Though this school year ended non-traditionally for most schools in America, and even around the world, you may already be stressing about next year. In fact, you may be stressing more this summer than you normally would as plans for...Read More

A Summer Read for Teachers

Posted on June 3, 2013July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Was it one of those years? Are you ending the year with a thankful sigh of relief? Have you been praying for weeks that this day would come? Are you questioning your effectiveness this past year? Did you really make...Read More

Getaways Every Social Studies Teacher Will Love

Posted on June 20, 2022December 18, 2022 by Michele Luck

If I planned a large summer vacation, you'd find me soaking up some Florida sun and cavorting with Mickey Mouse. But, not all getaways have to be big and expensive. Often, getaways can be peaceful and stress-free but can also...Read More

Make Learning Inquiry Easy for Your Elementary Students

Posted on March 7, 2022February 18, 2022 by Michele Luck

With so many states adding Inquiry-Based Learning to the standards, it is imperative that we start teaching in ways that will facilitate this skill for our students. But it seems like a hard task to take on, especially in the...Read More

5 Tips for First Year Teachers: How to Make Your First Year Amazing

Posted on May 25, 2020July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

As a first year teacher, you may be feeling a plethora of negative emotions: scared, nervous, anxious, inferior, or even unprepared. But you shouldn't! Your education and training have prepared you for this! Remind yourself that you are competent, knowledgeable,...Read More

The Well-Managed Classroom: Tips & Tricks for Classroom Management

Posted on May 21, 2020July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

While you are making the most of your summer break and planning ahead to next school year, it may also be beneficial to consider classroom management. As with all things planning, nailing down your classroom management goals and techniques early...Read More