Hot Take: Terrible & Terrific Teacher Truths

One 5th grade teacher's journey to tackle burn out for herself, one month at a time. Tune in to read about how this teacher tries to have fun and laugh with insightful reflections as well as useful tips and tricks to try for those tough teachers out there. Buckle up for the Hot Take: Terrible & Terrific Teacher Truths.

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  • Just Make it Through January

    Teacher Truth #15 January is Just Survival I used to think that October, with Halloween widely recognized and celebrated in schools in the USA, was the worst month to teach. Boy, oh boy, was I wrong. January brought with it freezing temperatures, some snow days and a reminder that bouncing back after a break is Read more

  • October is Awesome, and Awful

    Teacher Truth #10: Fall is a festive season, but is it fun for all? Don’t get me wrong, Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. As a kid, I loved dressing up and trick or treating because I especially loved candy. As a teacher, I absolutely hate the Halloween season in school. What is fun Read more