I had a vague idea that I wanted to do this thing called TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) because I had seen a pin on Pinteresst about it, but I realistically knew nothing about how to do it.
What I Wish I Knew before starting TPT Read More »
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So basically, it’s the Wild West, but make it academic. No tech. No movies. No patience. And somehow still “rigor”. Here’s how I survive it.
How I survive End of Year Chaos Read More »
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Thesse 5 systems run my classroom. Feel free to steal them.
The 5 Systems That Run My Classroom (So I Don’t Have To)- Free Systems Included Read More »
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Three years ago< I was fed up. I found a pile of brocken pencils. Again. And I remember standing there thinking Why does everything feel so out of control all the time?
Minimalist Classroom Setup: How I Reduced Chaos and Constant Clean-Up Read More »
Teaching
I used to think the problem was me. If I were more organized… more disciplined… better at classroom management… I could keep up. I just had to find the right system and I could do it all.
5 Things That Saved My Sanity as an Overwhelmed Teacher Read More »
Teaching
We went from a dual-income household to a single income overnight. Not gradually. Not with time to adjust. Overnight.
And when that happens, you don’t have time to build a perfect budget—you just need to stop the financial bleeding fast.
This isn’t a “cut your coffee and save $5” kind of post. This is exactly what I cut, what I kept, and how I made our spending drop quickly when life flipped without warning.
We Lost Half Our Income Overnight—Here’s What I Cut First Read More »
Lifestyle
If I had to start my classroom over from scratch, here’s what I’d buy and what I’d skip.
Classroom Must Haves and Hard Passes Read More »
Teaching
I taught for 12 years. There’s a version of teaching people love to talk about. The inspiring moments. The connections.
10 Things No One Tells You About Teaching (That Actually Matter) Read More »
Teaching
I didn’t leave teaching because I stopped loving it. That would’ve been easier. I loved the subject I taught. I
I Loved Teaching. But It Was Killing Me. Read More »
Teaching