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Life and Wellbeing Teaching Resources
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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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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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!
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The Trend Of Teacher Earrings
Are you looking for a teacher gift? Are you a teacher looking for something to jazz up your daily outfits? Check out these bright and fun teacher earrings!
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Teacher Appreciation | A Teacher Whose Passion is Contagious
If you are needing a little pick me up or inspiration, read all about Ally Lovejoy and her passion for teaching.
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Post Holiday Blues | How to Beat Them
Are you suffering from post holiday blues? It's time to take charge and beat the blues with everything from positive self-talk to Mocktail Monday, from tricking your brain to dumping an old habit!
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Procrastination | How to Overcome It with Action
The ultimate teachers guide to understanding what procrastination is, why we do it and how to replace procrastination with action.
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Teacher Lunch Box Goals - How to Pack Your Perfect Lunch!
Are you a busy teacher with a lot on your plate? We've got heaps of healthy, inexpensive and delicious teacher lunch ideas for you!
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Collaborative Teaching | Creating the Dream Teaching Team
In many schools, collaborative teaching with one or more colleague or supervisor is the way of life. So, how do we positively collaborate?
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10 Cheap and Cheerful Ways to Make Over the School Staff Room
Create a staffroom that teachers and staff want to go to with our 10 cheap and cheerful ways to update the school staffroom.
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Teacher Life After Kids
Returning to work after having kids isn't the easiest of gigs. But when you're passionate about what you do, it's a lot easier. Here's a real-life "teacher mom" story.
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More Funny Teaching Memes
Have a 60-second giggle in between your marking, planning and Pinterest-ing with this collection of the funniest teaching memes around.
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Beginning Teaching: Hard Work Beneath a Colorful Surface
Read the story of Allie McMillen, a 3rd Grade teacher in Wisconsin, USA. Behind the colorful classroom displays is the hard work of a passionate teacher.
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Beginning Teaching: Beyond That First, Single-Term Contract
In our new Teacher Spotlight series, we will share the stories and experiences of some of our members. This week, beginning teacher Taylor Donnelly shares her journey beyond that first, single-term contract.
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Time Chunking: Survival Tips for Busy Teachers
What is time chunking and how does it help teachers feel less "over it" and more "on it"?
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Midday Munching - Recipe Four
The flavours of this simple pasta salad are vibrant and the carbohydrates will keep you well fuelled throughout the afternoon classes until that sweet home time bell rings out loud!