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Life and Wellbeing
We know that teaching is hard work. For all of the rewarding experiences, it provides educators with, there are always difficult ones too! While our team of teachers work hard to create high-quality teaching resources to help save you time and stress, sometimes you need a little more. Our Life & Wellbeing category is where you can come to rest, to giggle, to recharge and to remember what it is that brought you to this career in the first place. Whether you are a beginning teacher looking for support and inspiration, or a seasoned teacher in need of a dose of new funny teaching memes, these posts will help you to round out your day just the way you need.
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23 Teacher Jokes That Will Crack You (And Your Students) Up!
Teacher jokes are good for the soul, and these jokes for kids can help build community plus help your students with long-term memory!
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7 Positive New Year's Resolutions for Teachers for 2022
New Year's resolutions for teachers shouldn't be about overwhelming yourself. Try these for 2022.
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23 Inspirational Quotes for Teachers to Lift You Up When You're Down
Do you, or someone you know, need a little reminder of just how awesome teachers are? These inspirational quotes come from writers, actors,, even presidents!
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15 Inspirational Teacher T-Shirts That Are Cute to Boot
They're meaningful, they're colorful, they're entertaining - they're teacher t-shirts with the inspirational words you and your students need to hear!
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11 Funny Kid Test Answers That Left Teachers Rolling
Need a giggle? Read these funny answers kids made on tests.
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How to Handle Teacher Burnout: What the Experts Say
Feeling burned out as a teacher? Here are some real, concrete ways to find that passion and love of teaching again — straight from the experts.
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The Most Comfortable Teacher Shoes: How to Find Them + Discounts
What the experts say about the most comfortable teacher shoes PLUS the best teacher discounts on shoes!
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Does Focusing on "Learning Loss" Hold Kids Back in the Long Run?
Is the learning loss hype bad for our students in the long run?
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Eisenhower Matrix: How to Prioritize Your Tasks When Everything is a Priority
Teacher time management gets easier when you use this model for prioritizing your important teaching tasks and cutting out the clutter.
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Teaching With a Mask: Dos and Don'ts to Protect Your Voice
How can you teach with a mask on? Expert tips on protecting your voice and picking a good mask for teaching!
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The Best and Worst Plants for the Classroom (And How to Care for Them)
Do you want to know the five best plants to keep in the classroom? Check out this list of allergy-free, easy-care indoor plants for teachers!
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Teaching Mentors: Why You Need One and How to Find Them
You've heard you need a teaching mentor, but what do they do, and how do you find one? We've got it all covered!
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How to Land Your First Teaching Job — Tips From Teachers Who Got the Gig
Looking for your first teacher job or teaching position? Veteran teachers shared their guaranteed tips for landing a teaching job.
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26 Bits of First Year Teaching Advice You Can Actually Use in a Classroom
This first year teaching advice that you can actually use in the classroom comes from veteran teachers!
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How to Write a Teaching Resume (Plus What Most New Teachers Forget)
Wondering how to write a teaching resume? Take a look at a teacher resume example and tips to score that new teaching job!
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Teaching 101: The Dos and Don'ts of Changing Schools for a New Teaching Job
Are you taking a new teaching job and changing schools in the new year? Read our dos and don'ts for some helpful hints and tips on settling in to your new school.
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Teacher Maternity Leave: A Planning Guide for Your Whole Pregnancy
This is the teacher maternity leave checklist you need in your life to get ready for your long-term substitute.
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10 Summer Jobs For Teachers (And Where to Find Them)
Are you a teacher, looking for ways to make extra cash over the summer holidays? We've compiled a list of possible jobs and where to start searching.
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How to Stop Losing Your Voice as a Teacher
Hands up if you've lost your voice as a teacher? You're not alone! Find out why it happens and what you can do to take care of your voice.
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The Best Way to Declutter Your Classroom Before the School Year Ends
Decluttering your classroom is an energy giving way to kick start your school break! Read on for tips and ideas on how to tackle clutter in the classroom the Marie Kondo Way...
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If 'Ironic' Were Written by Teachers Instead of Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette's Ironic is iconic. But what if it were re-written by teachers? It hits a little different!
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Self-care Challenge: 4 Mini-Moments Teachers Need Every Day
Here are four super quick and achievable mindful mini-moments teachers should take for themselves every day! Are you up to the challenge?
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Teacher TED Talks You'll Want to Watch!
These TED Talks for teachers are guaranteed to inspire ... and probably make you laugh.
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Teacher Appreciation Week | 20 Reasons Why Teachers Are Incredible
Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect time to acknowledge educators for being incredible. Read on for 20 reasons why teachers and incredible, plus FREE downloadable thank you cards and gift tags.
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Teacher Mental Health Tips You Can't Afford to Ignore
Teacher mental health is important. Here are 5 practical tips to ensure teacher well-being and happiness!
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Why Your Teaching Besties are the Best! (F.R.I.E.N.D.S Edition)
We've all got those teaching besties that just totally get us - here's why we think teaching besties are the best!
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10 Reasons Taylor Swift Would Make a Great Teacher
In the unlikely event that Taylor Swift fancied a career change, wouldn't she make a marvelous teacher?
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A Day in the Life of a Teacher (Schitt's Creek Edition)
Need a good belly laugh to get you through the week? Here's the day in the life of a teacher - Schitt's Creek style!
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Managing School-Related Anxiety for Teachers (Returning to School During COVID-19)
Are you feeling more than nervous butterflies about the impending school year? Read our helpful ideas for managing school-related anxiety for teachers!
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Teacher Life Hacks | Tips for Stress-free Mornings
Do you find mornings before work stressful? Find out how to be happier and healthier with these effective life hacks for teachers.
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5 Reasons You Need a Teacher Bestie
Do you have teacher besties? Here are 5 amazing reasons why you need a teacher best friend in your life!
