A Teaching Blog by Suzy Memeo
Teachers know that planning for a sub can be excruciating! Many opt to go to school under the weather or during challenging situations to avoid planning for a sub. However, there are times when being out is unavoidable. Sometimes, teachers are just too sick to go to work or need
As teachers, we love when our students understand the importance of learning the history of the world. In total honesty, many students will say they find history boring. They feel it happened so long ago, and it is not important to know about. Of course, this is not the case
Elementary teachers are on their feet every minute of the day. They are busy teaching lessons, walking around to help students, and keeping the room organized. By the end of the day, they are absolutely exhausted. However, their day does not end. They still need to check emails and have
As we enter the new school year, teachers have so much to do. However, new teachers are under even more pressure. They are working on minimal budgets. On top of this, they are entering the first year of a career they spent many years preparing for. Honestly, it can be
When students enter the classroom, teachers want them to feel excited and welcomed. We spend a lot of time planning incredible lessons that meet the learning needs of students. However, a large component of student excitement is often how the room looks and feels! When students enjoy the room’s appearance,
Summer school becomes a home away from home for teachers and students. Wonderful teachers like yourself work hard to design an educational classroom while also having it feel warm and welcoming. There are so many unique and creative ideas out there! While some love the minimal colors with a farmhouse
Unfortunately, there are not many options for high school (secondary) and middle school teachers regarding teacher planners. Likewise, the same is true for teacher binders. While there are so many options to buy, they are almost all geared toward elementary teachers. This means they include unneeded aspects, such as
The countdown is on! As crazy as it sounds, there are only a few days left of the school year! Now is the perfect time to plan special activities to wrap up the year. Students and teachers can celebrate summer break approaching by creating special memories. Incorporating end-of-the-year elementary activities
Children are experiencing so many hardships in life. It is more important than ever to build relationships with students. They need to know they are loved, cared for, and supported every day at school. It is also important for teachers to take care of their own mental health! One great
Every classroom has students of different backgrounds. This includes religion, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, and cultural beliefs. There are so many components to diversity that allow every person to be so unique. Therefore, it is essential to help students understand the importance of respecting all backgrounds. A great way to