Category: Teacher Life
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New Year, Still You: How to Reset Your Science Class Without Reinventing It
Read more: New Year, Still You: How to Reset Your Science Class Without Reinventing ItNew year, new… everything? Nope. Not in my classroom. I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you don’t have to reinvent your entire teaching identity every time the calendar flips. The Pinterest-worthy vision boards and color-coded new routines? Cute, but not always necessary. Sometimes, the best “new year” move is simply pressing reset……
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Science Teacher Resolutions I’ll Actually Keep
Read more: Science Teacher Resolutions I’ll Actually KeepLet’s be honest…teacher “resolutions” are usually more like wild fantasy novels than achievable goals. “I’ll grade everything the day it’s turned in!” “I’ll never get behind on emails!” “My lab tables will stay spotless all year!” Sure, and maybe unicorns will also deliver our copy paper on time. Instead of setting myself up for failure,…
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Reflect, Reset, Repeat: My Favorite Quick Teacher Reflections for Winter Break
Read more: Reflect, Reset, Repeat: My Favorite Quick Teacher Reflections for Winter BreakWinter break is here, and while it’s technically time to rest (and you should!), it’s also the perfect time to pause and take a breath—not just to recover, but to reset. No long-winded journals or five-step productivity plans here. Just quick, meaningful reflections that help me shake off the chaos and step into January with…
