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[dontyukmyyum]

Five Ways To Survive Teaching in 2022-2023

If your anything like me the school year has gotten off to a rocky start but by this time things are starting to settle down and get into a rhythm. The students know what to do in the morning, how the line leader and class jobs work etc... But you are still hanging by a thread. This school year is a demanding one. The students who are now in your class have probably missed a lot of important information that they should have known before they got to you. This makes our job exponentially harder because not only are you teaching new information but your also playing catch up with lower students. That's a tough one but just know we(teachers) are all dealing with it. However I can help you get your mindset right so that coming into your classroom is not a chore every morning.

The minute you enter in the morning you need to feel good  that you are there. To do this it’s got to be a place you enjoy being. I personally love a sunny room full of windows that can be opened on a nice Fall day. Make your classroom your own and pleasant to be in. Use your favorite colors to decorate bulletin boards, add rugs, a book nook if you have room. I had my husband make window valences out of cute material. I even have my favorite scented plug in with smells of the season wafting through the room. I personally like a lot of sunlight in my room but maybe you like it dark. I always think how cozy classrooms look with lamps in them. Add some ambience lighting. If you are able I also suggest adding a mini fridge for your Coke Zero. Premier Proteins, airplane bottles of vodka.( JK) Get comfortable.

Morning Meeting: The funniest part of my day is the morning meeting. If you are not doing this I highly recommend it. It’s where you sit around with your students and let them share with you, play a game that radiates good energy through the room. More likely than not you will end up laughing and actually enjoying yourself. It’s a great way to start the day and just sets a good tone for what your trying to achieve which is harmony, respect, good listening skills and the ability to speak coherently and get your point across. What else is there to learn? What other profession can you start the day with some light therapy, a dance off and a silly game? Not only that but you're sitting in a room with people who genuinely adore you and want to please you, so smile and act like you’re here to stay and you will start to believe you are the luckiest person in the world. Laugh at yourself, laugh with your students, just laugh because you can.

Student Mailboxes: This has helped me to absolutely keep my sanity and is a must in any classroom. Simply put, this is where your students go to file their own papers. Yes you heard that right... they do the filing. So at the end of the week you can just pop them right out and put them in their Friday folders. Filing problem solved and this will save you TONS of time.

Let Guilt Go and make Yourself a Priority. This is a biggie yall! (If you haven't guessed it by now I'm from the South). Learn to say NO to helping with aftercare, tutoring, giving tours, coaching a sport, setting up for meetings, curriculum development... The list is endless right? It's not your job, your job is to be the best teacher you can be and to do that you need to make personal time just that... time for you personally. On the heels of the pandemic we are faced with a teacher shortage, which is another word for administration expecting you to pick up the slack for all those people not working. Ummm NO! What are they going to do, fire you? Ummm hard no, they won't do that either because there is a teacher shortage! If someone wants you to cover other things then they need to pay you to do it. If we(teachers) don't start standing up at some point for ourselves and higher wages then the system will continually take advantage of us. #teachersunite

Last but least do not take yourself so seriously, laugh and do it when little Corey asks you to put a band aid on his nose because he is sneezing, or when Clementine says she's allowed to eat crayons at home. Most likely you will probably not get through your entire curriculum this year and that's ok, because not only are you teaching them academics you are teaching them to just be basically good humans. If you accomplish that I say job well done!

[dawnmdawn]

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[iamkym01]

Red for Education... _________________________________ What you represent!!! Nothing can describe my philosophy or my ways... I’ve seen, heard, and done it all on many levels and stage. 20 plus years in this game... with no claims of fame... From Miss Kym to Ms. Wilson, Mrs. Seymore’s the name... In front of the class never on the back row... Making moves, providing knowledge, continuing to grow... Ask about me, whether you know the truth or heard a myth... Teaching has been my purpose, my passion, my love, and my gift. Inspiration to children and even their families... Practicing, advocating, motivating truly, taking a stand b. In Raleigh today, we break another history... Supporting my colleagues, making demand, marching for the rights of kings and queens... Teachers are a big deal whether you care, realize it or not... I’m talking about the elderly teacher, the modern day teacher, the mothers, not the thot. The teacher that chose the career and went to school and keeps on giving. The teacher, you wanted to be, the teacher who gave you a loving feeling. What you represent, or can you path the way... Respect due for the teacher, on this 1sts day of May. KWilson Original No Doutfire #offthedome #poet#iwrite#vibing #poetry #poems#positivevibes #workhard#blackeducators#teach#teachersunited #careerchoice#blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock #imart#teacherbag https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7awFQg1k5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1s79jsp4bmzc5

[noodlenuts]

All the fall stories! I love this time of year! 🍁🍁🍁 Another new/old favourite today, perfect for crisp autumn weather and everything seasonal, is Linda White's "Too Many Pumpkins" (1996). It has all the hallmarks of a classic, from the gorgeously detailed illustrations by Megan Lloyd, to the grouchy old lady who turns out to be not particularly grumpy at all. 🍃🍃🍃 When Rebecca Estelle ends up with an abundance of the pumpkins she despises, her solution to the problem benefits the whole community. A lovely, traditional story that nonetheless avoids being at all boring. ⚫ Don't forget to share your own fall favourites with #FindMeStoriesAbout_Autumn and check out more from: @readwithriver @toddlers.who.read @inclusivestorytime @noodlenuts_classics @bookoholicmom @_mybookaddiction_ @thetinyactivists @sharing.the.shelf @astoryaday @ivyslibrary @bodkinandroo @houstonlibraryfinds @mrswalkerreads @communication.blooms @talesofkids @littledailylibrarian ⚫ ⚫ #noodlenutsclassickidlit #noodlenutskidsbooks #toomanypumpkins #toomanypumpkins🎃 #lindawhite #meganlloyd #meganlloydartwork #pumpkins #pumpkinpatch #growingpumpkins #homeschoolcommunity #autumntraditions #lovestoread #bookrecs #classroomlibrary #readaloudrevival #readingwithkids #vintagekidsbooks #teachersunite #bestofbookworms #growingkindness #readwithriver_food https://www.instagram.com/p/B4QatgjHLip/?igshid=1f0cgilqatdrm

[daycarehero]

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[studentcenteredworld]

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[rassiascenter-blog]

Here’s Spongy’s latest from Mexico! Helene was thrilled to have had such a action-packed two weeks. From exciting meetings in Mexico City with teachers and the IAPE team, to the Escuela Normal in San Luis Potosí, to the exhausting and exhilarating MEXTESOL, to the bilingual program in Aguascalientes and finally the follow-up workshop! Stay tuned for more specific news coming soon! #dartmouthcollege #rassiascenter #teamwork #learnenglish #rassiasinmexico #teacherstravel #team #iape #iapeñeros #teachersunited

[myeducationalhotspot]

Ain’t that the truth!? Unfortunately so many don’t understand the work that we do. #teachersunited #walkamile

[labellasage]

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[noodlenuts]

There's nothing better than a great, laugh-out-loud story. And Catherine Friend's "The Perfect Nest" (2007), illustrated by John Manders, has been a read-aloud favourite of mine for many years. It has everything you could want for a fun storytime: a ridiculous cat with an unlikely plan to get what he wants, some hilarious and surprising twists, a wonderful resolution, and bright, colourful, cleverly humorous pictures that keep your attention throughout. A highly recommended storytime classic! ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ #noodlenutsclassickidlit #noodlenutskidsbooks #bookstagraminthe6ix #theperfectnest #catherinefriend #johnmanders #nest #cat #eggs #mischief #booklove #readingteacher #primaryed #ready4school #childrenslit #childrenslibrary #readitagain #teachersunite #readingrecommendations #readaloudbooks #readalouds #readingtogether #picturebookreview #bestbooksforkids #bestreadaloud #ilovepicturebooks #lessongoals #literacycircle #primarycurriculum #foundpictures https://www.instagram.com/p/B3AYEdPHZWt/?igshid=1cxxirt97opkb

[mandy0492]

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[lboogiepopworld]

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[colonialcapitaltours]

Happy 151st Birthday to our neighbor in the North! 🎂 Today is Canada Day and will be celebrated with parades, bbqs, fun and fireworks! 🎉 Celebrate by planning a trip to one of the many beautiful areas of Canada. 🍁 Cheers! 🥂 #studenttours #educationaltours #schooltrips #fieldtrips #happycanadaday #canadaday #july1 #happyjuly1 #iteach #teachersunite #northernneighbor #neighbortothenorth #happy151birthday #travelgoals #mapleleaf #traveltocanada #canadiantravel #visitcanada #canada #happybirthday #celebrate #celebratecanadaday #canadaday2018 #colonialcapitaltours @ColCapTours @colonialcapitaltours www.colonialcapitaltours.com

[labellasage]

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[brandonsullivan]

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