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Hot Mess Teacher Express

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I’m a teacher with anxiety. Not just the everyday stress and uncertainty that come with the job. I mean clinical, chemical anxiety—GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) and depression, to be exact. And yes, it’s about as miserable as it sounds. In hindsight, teaching high school may not have been the best career choice for someone like […]

Power of Vulnerability: Teachers Should Model Narrative Writing

Writing is hard. It’s even harder when you’re a teenager, trying to juggle the pressures of school, social life, and figuring out who you are. As English teachers, we ask our students to open up and put their thoughts and feelings on paper, but how often do we do the same? Here’s the thing: If […]

The Midnight Hustle: Why Are Teachers Still Awake?

The other night, she was IN THE BUILDING at 1:00am. Our contract day starts at 7:20AM. I was like, “WTF????” Because I can give her free access to my entire product catalog. I can meet with her for an hour every other Thursday during PLC. But she needs more help than that.

“YOU Get an Accommodation! And YOU Get and Accommodation!”

Posted by sara Aug 21, 2024 Accessible ELA Lesson Plans, Differentiated Instruction to Address Behavior, Tips accessible learning tools for all students, benefits of read-along audio for students, benefits of SPED tools for all students, critical thinking support for students, empowering students with accessible tools., engaging all learners with SPED accommodations, enhancing comprehension in high school, equity in education through SPED tools, essay guides with prompting questions, essay writing help for high school students, guided essay prompts for students, improving reading comprehension with audio, inclusive education strategies, making learning accessible to all students, promoting equity in high school education, read-along audio for high school students, SPED accommodations in high school, SPED resources for general education, supporting diverse learners in high school, supporting English Language Learners with audio

In the world of education, we often hear about accommodations designed specifically for students in Special Education (SPED). Tools like read-along audio for novels and essay guides with prompting questions are crafted to support these students, helping them navigate academic challenges with greater ease. But here’s the secret: these accommodations don’t just benefit students in […]

Why a Murder Mystery Game is the Best Icebreaker

Starting a new school year is awkward AF. You’ve got a classroom full of students who don’t know each other (or you), and the pressure’s on to make those first days not just bearable but actually engaging. So, how do you get everyone talking, thinking, and—dare I say—having fun from day one? Two words: murder […]

Another Year Begins…

And thanks to my daughter having to be up at school for band camp for a week, I’m ahead of the game. When she gets her restricted permit in September, I’ll revert to laziness. For now, I’m on it. So, what’s new? LOTS of new products in the TpT store to make life better for […]

Special E2E Sale on TpT November 17-19!

Posted by sara Nov 17, 2023 Accessible ELA Lesson Plans, Differentiated Instruction to Address Behavior, New Products, Tips

As we all try desperately to cling to the tatters of our sanity leading up to Thanksgiving Break, a fresh, quick, engaging short lesson may be the solution to your “FUCK. WHEN WILL THESE KIDS LEAVE FOR BREAK???” dilemma. Starting NOW and running through Sunday, all behavior and ELA short lessons and short adapted lit […]

Social Skills in the Age of Corona

Posted by sara Oct 1, 2020 Differentiated Instruction to Address Behavior, New Products, Tips ASD, Character Education, EBD, Enraged2Engaged, SECD, Secondary, Social Skills, Therapy

I know a lot of teachers are pretty pissed off about how this school year is shaking out. It’s been tough on us. At first, I was really depressed about having to start from scratch redesigning everything about my social skills class so it would address current issues and function in a remote environment. I mean, when you’ve mentally prepared yourself that it’s about to be Your Year, a pandemic is a solid kick in the teeth. But I pulled up my Big Teacher Panties (thanks, COVID Fifteen!) and got to work.

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