Wait, What? For many who teach (even in an informal way), there is no formal classroom.  Or you move to different classrooms throughout the day. 

Who doesn’t want the confidence of a whole year’s worth of lesson plans aligned to your course objectives? Or at least a solid roadmap of

“You should journal!” This is a common piece of advice people who are handling stress might encounter. For some, it may be a comforting reminder

made with emojis from Webalys 1. Check-in with yourself regularly Take a moment to do a quick body scan. Close your eyes and notice how

Hand Lettering by Courtnay Hough Special education teachers generate hundreds of thousands of IEP goals a year. If you’ve been reading IEPs for longer than

An interview is a lot like a first date. You may be a little nervous and a little excited. You might be excited to see

Being a kid is hard enough; but LGBTQ+ students have it even harder.  LGBTQ+ students are at a higher risk for depression, anxiety, substance abuse,

Google suite for education is a collection of apps that many schools and districts have begun using more and more. Like anything new, it can

Vectors by Vecteezy “I became a teacher for the money.” Said no one ever.  Teaching is a fantastic job with many perks, but lavish compensation

Illustration by Courtnay Hough You deserve it!  The world is filled with so much pressure and comparison. It is easy for your own mind to

Vectors by Vecteezy Working with instructional assistants can present both opportunities and challenges. I have had the good fortune to work with some of the

Illustration by Courtnay Hough Mindfulness is all the rage right now, and for very good reasons. There are numerous benefits for educators and students. Studies

There is no section of the IEP more maligned, or neglected than the transition plan for students fourteen and older. With so many things to

Illustration by Courtnay Hough, using assets from Tv Vectors by Vecteezy and Johnny Fever Reading is a difficult task for many people. Towards the end

Made with the awesome icons over at Streamline Emoji Visualize how you want to feel Think about the way you want to feel and be

Get in the right mindset Testing season can be stressful for you and your students. How can you set everyone up for success?  Even though

Illustration by Courtnay Hough IEPs can be altogether stressful affairs. They are filled with unfamiliar jargon and confusing requirements. It’s easy for anyone to get

Illustration by Courtnay Hough Social skills are essential for all students to properly prepare them for establishing fulfilling lives for themselves. This can be especially

Thinking Vectors by Vecteezy 1. Decide what you want to get out of it Evaluations should be a good chance for you to hone your

Illustration by Courtnay Hough 1. Go to the Restroom Take care of those physical needs/bodily functions first. We know you’ve been holding it for hours

Illustration by Courtnay Hough “If I don’t do it, it won’t get done” this was a mantra in my head well after all the lights

Illustration By Courtnay Hough Common knowledge is that teachers are feedback machines. This is not always true though. There is a major difference between grading

Illustration by Courtnay Hough Trauma can manifest itself in students’ lives in a variety of forms. What many of our students have witnessed and experienced

Illustration by Courtnay Hough Fall is the perfect time to take a day (or even a week) to enjoy the things that re-fuel you and

Graphic by Courtnay Hough Progress reporting. Few two-letter phases strike more terror into the heart of special education teachers.  The rent has come due. The

Illustration By Courtnay Hough How to start  Starting a meditation practice can seem intimidating. Especially if you are an individual used to moving like educators

Illustration from Courtnay Hough You got through the beginning of the year! You established routines, and forged connections. Is it time to get some well