Tag: Teacher Life

Science Teacher Resolutions I’ll Actually Keep

Let’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

Winter 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…
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Why Less is More: How I Stopped Overplanning and Found My Groove

Let me paint a picture: It’s Sunday night. I’ve got six tabs open, a color-coded planner, Pinterest boards for days, and a “perfect” science lesson that’s about to require three hours of prep and a miracle to pull off. Sound familiar? Early in my teaching career, I believed that more = better. More slides, more…
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Science Teacher Resolutions I’ll Actually Keep