On: Education

End of the school year for teachers. Closed doors.

June 6, 2025• bySamantha

“I’m Not Sure I Can Do This Again Next Year… But I’m Not Quitting”

The halls are quiet, your room is empty, and you just don’t know if you have the energy to keep doing this job. You’re Not Alone This time of year is...

On: Education

November 15, 2024• bySamantha

Dear Teachers,

On: Education

A little pep-talk. I want you to know that you are seen for all the hard work you put in each and every day throughout the school year to serve our children...

On: Education

July 22, 2024• bySamantha

The Rabbit Hole

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On: Teachers and Summer Break Hello teachers! I hope you have been enjoying your summer so far. Summer…. It goes by so darned fast. No matter what you tell...

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June 14, 2024• bySamantha

Write On!

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On: My Writing Journey I am starting this new career chapter of my life and I think it is going to be a juicy one. Expect some excitement, suspension, trials...

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May 9, 2024• bySamantha

Kids Get Squirrely

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On: Education and End of Year Let’s be honest, anyone who works in a school or has school aged children under the age of 18 knows that the end of the year...

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March 1, 2024• bySamantha

Memorizing

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On: Rote Memorization and Visualization Is memorization in schools really such a bad thing? Some would say that it is because there may not be true...

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January 11, 2024• bySamantha

Language Arts- My Favorite!

On: Education

On: Word Play The subject of “Language Arts” in elementary school consists of reading and writing, speaking and listening, but also all the nitty gritty of...

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January 27, 2023• bySamantha

Staying Motivated

On: Education

Sometimes digging deep to stay motivated is just plain hard. Teacher burn-out is real. So, what the heck can we do to get out of our own way and push through...

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January 13, 2023• bySamantha

Always Assessing

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What is the emotional temperature of the class today? Every day, teachers walk into school armed with a plan. They get their room all set, greet their peers...

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January 7, 2023• bySamantha

The Future of Teaching

On: Education

An idea for a more hands-on approach for new teachers. I will be honest when I say that I am worried about the ability of schools to stay fully staffed in the...