by Micki Banks | Nov 15, 2020 | First 5 Years
Planning for a sub can be super-easy with the right prep work that’s done up ahead of time! Here are some quick and easy tips (with a FREE template) that will help you plan for a sub in 30-minutes or less! What to include: There are tons of sub prep plans out there...
by Micki Banks | Oct 12, 2020 | First 5 Years, Teacher Hacks
Report card season is one of our busiest times of year, but it doesn’t have to be stressful! With the right tips, tools and proper planning, you can easily write quick and effective report card comments without feeling burnt out at the end of the day! Here are...
by Micki Banks | Oct 5, 2020 | First 5 Years, Wellness
September is easily one of our busiest months as teachers, the workload sometimes seems to never end! Follow these 5 easy tips to manage your classroom, create balance in your life, and ensure a successful school year! Throughout the years, I have found it helpful to...
by Micki Banks | Sep 20, 2020 | First 5 Years, Teacher Hacks
We all know that our students learn best when they’re able to move around throughout the day. In fact, one study suggests that our cognitive functioning improves by 20% when we’re standing up! That’s a huge advantage that we can’t afford to give up. Whether it be...
by Micki Banks | Sep 20, 2020 | First 5 Years, Wellness
These days, it seems easier than ever to get caught up in the negatives. We’re surrounded by scary news, new routines that are less than ideal, and a world of unknowns that can weigh heavily on our minds and anxiety levels. Now, more than ever, I think that a positive...
by Micki Banks | Sep 8, 2020 | First 5 Years, Wellness
“If you’re not working until 11:00 every night in your first year of teaching, you’re doing something wrong”. As a student teacher in my last placement, and as an over-achiever (to a fault) this was by far the worst advice that a supervisor could have told me....
