Living a Balanced Life
I always show up excited for the new year. There’s something special about freshly sharpened pencils, a new batch of students, and the quiet of a classroom waiting to come to life. But that excitement can quickly fade once classroom prep begins, meetings pile up, professional development fills your calendar, and the to-do list stretches […]
Managing a literacy block in an upper elementary classroom can sometimes feel like a juggling act. You want your students engaged and independent, but you also need space to pull small groups. That’s why I created a simple, clear R.E.A.D. station system that supports both students and teachers—without requiring a ton of prep. What is […]
This summer, I did something radical: I chose rest. I turned my back on the pressure to get ahead as a teacher during the break—the endless lists of things I “should” do. I didn’t spend my days planning for next school year or overhauling my classroom systems. Instead, I gave myself permission to slow down, […]
