Covert K-12 Trauma-Informed Teaching Helpful Self-Care

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So often teachers fail to prioritize self-care because of the plethora of items overflowing their plates every day. Teachers who are often underfunded and overworked are too busy trying to keep afloat than to set boundaries to help preserve their own health. However, taking the time to do so is not only important on the … Read more

K-12 Distance Learning Clarification for Stressed Teachers

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Whether or not the concept of distance learning, blended learning, hybrid learning, or any of the other buzz words surrounding some type of digital education ever interested you, 2020 thrust many teachers into some type of model that took them so far outside of their comfort zones that they couldn’t even see them anymore. Some … Read more

Parents During Stressful School Closures: 5 Ideas for Success

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What should parents do to keep their children up-to-date on schoolwork when districts close for an extended period of time? The thought of having to take on the role of teacher while your children are forced to stay at home due to school closures can be extremely stressful.  While many schools have contingency plans that … Read more

“Live Tweeting” Pearl Harbor Activity

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**This activity is not currently available on my Teachers Pay Teachers store as the timeline from National Geographic is not active at this time** One of the most difficult aspects of teaching history is making it relevant. If a student doesn’t have a natural interest in a subject, it can get really dry, really quickly. … Read more