A Teacher’s Guide to Beating First Week Jitters

It’s about that time of year again. The time when the specialty sections of Kroger and Target are stocked with rainbow bins, cartoon backpacks, and discount Crayolas. The time when you frantically fill your calendar with shopping trips, haircuts, and last minute summer fun. That’s right–it’s back to school season! The bittersweet ending of summer…

Beating Summer Scaries (For You, Teacher)

Hey there.  I see you in your yoga pants and top knot. I know you don’t know what day it is. I’m right there with you. A fellow teacher on summer break. These last two months have been glorious for us: Unlimited pee breaks, Finishing our coffee while it’s still warm, Having more than 20…