As a teacher, it can be a challenge to give up control of your classroom at times, because we don't know what happened while we are away. It can take some time to figure out what was done and what was not... even when you leave detailed sub plans. Sometimes, substitutes just don't leave very detailed notes for us when they are away. (Or even notes at all!) One way to make it more likely … [Read more...] about Free Substitute Note Forms for All Year Round
8 Signs You Married a Teacher
Inside: How can you tell if someone married a teacher? There is a lot of hard work that goes into being a teacher. There is a state of “always on” for most teachers and it’s rare to find one who doesn’t bring at least some of their work home with them. That’s why a teacher’s spouse is not exempt from the world of teaching. So how do you know when you’ve married a teacher? Here are eight … [Read more...] about 8 Signs You Married a Teacher
How to Survive Teaching with a Baby
Inside: Check out our tips for how to survive teaching with a baby! You just had a baby, and you’re back to work. Whether you are ready to get back to your classroom or wishing you could stay at home with your infant, transitioning after maternity leave can be challenging. If you keep things simple, ask for help and give yourself a break, you can survive teaching with a baby. After all, you … [Read more...] about How to Survive Teaching with a Baby
Our Amazon Favorites for Teachers
Inside: Be sure to check out our favorite teaching supplies on Amazon! Looking for teacher supplies or organizational tools? While there's lots of teachers who love going to Target to buy their teacher supplies in person, some of us may be more Amazon Prime teachers. Okay, I admit, I have a love for both. But with Amazon, it's just SO easy to click a few buttons and have your teacher supplies … [Read more...] about Our Amazon Favorites for Teachers
How To Be a Requested Substitute Teacher
One of the perks of being a substitute teacher is that you only have to work when you say "yes" to a call. So in a way, you get to make your own schedule that works with your life. It can be a great job for moms or those who need to work part-time or have flexible hours. It's also great for those who are working their way towards their own education degree. The downfall, however, is when you … [Read more...] about How To Be a Requested Substitute Teacher