If you’re wondering how to manage a disrespectful student without losing your composure, you’re not alone—every teacher faces this challenge. Let me tell you about the time a fifth-grader told
December in the classroom can feel like teaching inside a shaken snow globe—beautiful, busy, and slightly chaotic. Schedules shift, excitement builds, and end-of-semester tasks land on your desk all at
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Thanksgiving message for teachers — by Steve Hiles The day before Thanksgiving always arrives with a deep breath, a half-finished stack of grading, and the sweet relief of knowing a
Ever feel like teaching is less of a job and more of a hostage situation with your lesson plans?Yeah, I’ve been there.Seventy-hour weeks. Coffee IV drip.That moment when your laptop
Finding Your Mid-Year Rhythm (You’ve Got This) If you’re a first-year teacher, November can feel like mile 13 of a marathon — routines are set, but the finish line still
What if I told you that one student can eat up 20% of your class time? That’s not guesswork — that’s real for many first-year teachers. A 2020–21 survey showed
Picture This You’ve got your lesson planned down to the last detail.You’re energized, ready to roll… and the class seems on board —except for that one student. You know the
I am a retired military and elementary school teacher living in Tennessee. I am an avid reader and love to write. I am very passionate about helping teachers. I hope you find my educational tips and strategies useful and enjoy hearing about my personal journey. Thanks for visiting!
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