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 that you will get the detailed notes you’d like is by leaving a notes form for them. It serves as a reminder to leave notes

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 signs: 1) Your dining room is packed full of stacks of papers and supplies. There may also be half-completed projects in the corners, and

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 survived teaching while pregnant, right? Here’s some tips to help you survive teaching with a baby! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. See disclosure for more details.