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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

Winding Down the End of the School Year

Posted on May 24, 2023March 19, 2023 by Michele Luck

As the end of the school year approaches, teachers often find themselves facing a flurry of responsibilities. It can be a hectic time. It's important to make sure that everything is done properly to ensure that your students are prepared...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

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

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

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

Warn Against the Addiction!

Posted on May 15, 2014July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Many of you are coming close to the end of your school year, and that means you will be giving your students all the advice you can muster for their summer free time. Of course, we want them to read...Read More