The Reasons Teachers NEED a Break During the Summer

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It’s becoming an alarming trend. Teachers are no longer OFF during the summer months. More and more school districts are requiring teachers to attend workshops and/or Professional Development during their summer break. Many districts see this move as a way of protecting classroom instruction. But, is this really what it is all about? Could this be a way of getting more work out of teachers for the same amount of pay? Regardless of what the motives of the school districts are, most teachers actually NEED their whole summer break. Here are 5 reasons why:

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Must Have Summer Classic Fashions for this Year!

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Summer Fashion Fun with the Classics & Beyond

Summer is here! And, if you are like me, you can’t wait to flaunt those trendy summer fashions. No matter what is all the rage this summer, there are some clothes that are simply summer musts haves. These are the summer classics. They have stood the test of time, and they are still going strong. The following are some of summer styles that will never go out of the fashion.

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Financial Step Every New Teachers Need to Take Now!

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5 Financial Moves You Need to Make Now!

There are some financial steps that you need to take right now to help ensure your financial future as a new teacher. As educators, we don’t make as much money as we deserve. And, unless you plan on living at home with your parents for the rest of your life, then, you need to be sure to manage your money wisely. The following are some things that you need to do to ensure that you have a great financial future.

5 wise financial moves for new teachers include:

Creating a realistic budget
Purchasing whole life insurance
Investing in Stocks
Avoiding Student Loan Debt
Creating new streams of income

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5 Things All New Teachers Need: Survival Guide

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All New Teachers Need to Do This to Survive Their First-Year of Teaching

The first year you began teaching can be beyond exciting. However, there’s a huge learning curve. If you want to know some of the things that you absolutely need your first-year teaching, then read on.

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Reasons You SHOULD Take a Job You are Over-Qualified For

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Reasons to Say “Yes” to a Job You are Over-Qualified For

Have you ever thought about taking a job for which you were over-qualified? Well, maybe you haven’t been in this position, or maybe you haven’t faced this dilemma. But, there are some of us who have. And, contrary to what you might think, there are so good reasons you might WANT to take that job that you are over-qualified for.

Those reasons include:

Needing work experience
Wanting to get your foot in the door
Needing the money
Loving the work

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5 Most Common Lies that New Teacher are Told

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The Most Common Myths New Teachers Believe

This will be your first-year teaching, and you are all pumped up! The truth is that most teachers, new and veteran, get excited about those first days of school. So, it is understandable that you can’t wait to get to your new classroom.

Unfortunately, your enthusiasm can make you an easy target. What I mean is, you may become the victim of misinformation…or outright lies. Here are five of the most common lies that new teachers are told.

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The Importance of Separating Personal from Professional

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Separating Personal Feelings from Your Job

Whether you are a teacher or just another person working hard on the job, we all need to know what it means to separate our personal feelings and our personal lives from our jobs. This in a nutshell is called work ethics. Being able to separate how you feel “personally” from your “professional” job can be challenging. And, so can maintaining an identity that is complete separate from your work. Let’s be honest. When we go to work, a big part of our personality and our personal feelings go with us. However, it is in everyone’s best interest if we can separate our personal lives and opinions from our job.

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How to Decorate Your Classroom for Winter after the Christmas Holiday

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Decorating Your Classroom Winter after the Christmas Holiday

Santa has yelled his last “Ho…Ho”… Christmas is over, but it’s too early for Valentine’s Day décor. Winter is still here. So, you may be wondering how to decorate your classroom after the Christmas Holiday days. I know I have been stuck in this winter conundrum before too. However, there is a safe middle ground for decorating your classroom after the Christmas holiday. Here are some cute, and cozy, winter decorating ideas.

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How to Effectively Teach Writing

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Ways Teachers can Effectively Teach Writing

Teaching writing can be extremely difficult. That’s because, for a lot of teachers, they don’t understand how to go through the writing process themselves. Because they don’t understand how to go through the writing process, they have a difficult time explaining it to their students. And, you may be one of those teachers.

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20 Ways for Teachers to Only Work Contracted Hours

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How Teachers can Work ONLY Their Contracted Hours

Have you ever seat at your desk at the end of the school day and wondered how you were going to be able to spend time with your family, cook dinner, help with homework, plow through those piles of papers, and still have some time for yourself? Then, you are not alone. I have done it countless times, and no doubt, so have countless other teachers. I have give up weekends, holidays, and “me time” to try to get all of the things done that I thought were required by my job. Have you ever taken phone calls from parents and/or your boss after-hours? Have you responded to work emails sent during family time? Again, me too! But, this has to stop. Teachers have a right to have a life outside of school. So, if you want to know how to stop working beyond those contracted hours, then, here are 20 ways for teachers to only work contracted hours.

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