Just a few days left until Christmas! Ok, maybe more like a few weeks until Christmas, but how many of you have been eyeing your calendar and joyfully crossing off the days until recess? Be honest, … [Read more...]
The Deal Finder: Earn Free Gift Cards While You Shop
Reposted To Help Save You Money: Attention online shoppers! Put down your mouse and stop everything you are doing. I am about to tell you a way that you can continue to shop online and wait for … [Read more...]
The Deal Finder: Shop, Save, and Raise Money For Your School Of Choice
Reposted To Help Save You Money: As teachers, let’s face it; we aren’t in it for the money. Our love of teaching comes before our paycheck. With that said, there are ways to splurge without breaking … [Read more...]
The Quest For Work-Life Balance Part 3: Judo-The Gentle Way
Updated and Reposted in Honor of World Judo Day 2015: Today is World Judo Day 2015 and millions of Judoka world-wide celebrate and pay tribute to Dr. Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo. I highly … [Read more...]
Brain Training For Teachers
Updated Post: In this day and age it seems very easy to get into a brain fog. Too little sleep, performing mind-numbing tasks for hours on end, addiction to social media, anxiety over life’s … [Read more...]
The Quest For Work-Life Balance: The Art of Bow Making Part 1
If this your first time stopping by to check out our Work-Life Balance series please allow me to bring you up to speed. The goal of this series is to address the issue of teacher burnout by offering … [Read more...]
The Quest For Work-Life Balance: Tenkara Fishing Part 2
I anticipated writing this post, part two of my Tenkara adventure, much later, but happily the rod and gear arrived much sooner than I expected. Furthermore, this past Sunday was truly a spectacular … [Read more...]
The Quest For Work-Life Balance: Tenkara Fishing Part 1
Work-life balance is hard to find as a teacher. It can be as elusive as the most cunning fish in the sea. Work typically follows you home at night, on the weekends and even on vacations. We know … [Read more...]
Watch a Movie: Teacher Homework, Part 3
Updated Post: Many of you started school and met your classroom of Goonies and are probably ready for the weekend to arrive. The rest of you are just as ready because you have been busily preparing … [Read more...]
Summer Fun and Happiness With Low Cost Gadgets, Games and Gizmos
With the beginning of summer vacation approaching, maybe you are looking for last-minute projects to keep your students entertained or your own children happy at home, with a new spin on fun. What are … [Read more...]