Teacher Survival Tips
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No-Tech Activities for Fast Finishers That Won’t Drive You Crazy
Let’s face it—there’s always that one student (or five) who wraps up their work with time to spare… while the rest of the class is still deep in concentration. So what do you do when the early birds are starting to fidget, and you’re not ready to transition just yet? You don’t need flashy tech, Read more
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Classroom Jobs That Actually Help (and Ones That Don’t!)
Are your classroom jobs more hassle than help? You’re not alone. Many teachers love the idea of classroom jobs—building responsibility, encouraging ownership, and giving students a role to play in their community. But in reality? Some jobs just collect dust (looking at you, “Line Leader of the Day”). Let’s break down the classroom jobs that Read more
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Creating a Weekly Teacher Routine to Stay Sane (Yes, It’s Possible!)
Let’s be real — teaching is magical… but also chaotic, overwhelming, and just a smidge exhausting. Between lesson planning, emails, parent communication, staff meetings, behavior charts, photocopying, and oh yes — actually teaching — it’s no wonder so many teachers end up running on caffeine and pure survival instincts by Thursday afternoon. But what if Read more
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Taming the Tornado: Teacher Reset Routines That Actually Stick
The end of the school year can feel like being swept up in a whirlwind—papers flying, students buzzing, and to-do lists multiplying like rabbits. Whether you’re packing up your classroom or just trying to make it to the final bell with your sanity intact, it’s easy to feel like everything is spiraling. That’s why having Read more
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Classroom Packing Tips That Save Time Next Year
As the final bell rings and the school year winds down, many teachers find themselves staring at the chaos of their classroom wondering… where do I even begin? Before you start tossing things into boxes just to be done with it, let’s slow down for a minute. A little bit of strategy now can save Read more
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10 Low-Energy ELA Activities to Wrap Up the Year
Simple, engaging, and just enough effort to make it to summer. By the time May hits, most teachers are running on caffeine, countdowns, and classroom fans that barely work. The students are checked out. You’re checked out. But somehow, there are still days left. The good news? You don’t need to overthink it. These 10 Read more
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Coming Soon: The Ultimate Teacher Planner to Keep You Organized, Inspired, and Sane
If you’re anything like me, the end of the school year is the perfect time to start dreaming about a fresh start—and that includes planning ahead. That’s why I’m so excited to share a sneak peek of something I’ve been working on behind the scenes: The Pottie Spot’s Ultimate Teacher Planner is coming soon to Read more
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The Final Stretch: Sanity-Saving Tips for Surviving the Last Weeks of School
Welcome to the end-of-year twilight zone: that mysterious time when classroom supplies vanish, student attention spans evaporate, and teachers everywhere are just trying to cross the finish line with their dignity (and maybe one working Expo marker) intact. If you’re staring down the final few weeks of school and wondering how you’ll survive with your Read more
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