As teachers, we know that change is inevitable and often brings both excitement and challenges. One of the most significant transitions teachers can face is changing grade levels or subjects. Whether you're a seasoned educator or a fresh face in the profession, navigating this transition can be both daunting and rewarding. In this blog post, we will explore valuable tips to help you successfully adapt to a new grade level or subject and make the most of this transformative experience.

Teaching comes with it own set of occupational hazards a mile long. One of these hazards is compassion fatigue. We see and witness too much pain in the world. In order for teachers to be the support that students, parents, and colleagues need, we need to practice self care regularly and often. It is of vital importance that we have the emotional capacity and strength to work with people who are suffering. Taking care of ourselves is not selfish.

As teachers, we've all had to adapt to the new normal that is teaching post pandemic and teaching middle schoolers during this time. (I mean can we really say we are post pandemic when COVID is still very much alive and well in our communities? But, I digress ) So, let's dive into the best and worst things about teaching middle school post-pandemic, shall we? 

Are you tired of seeing the same students always answering questions and leading discussions in the classroom, while others struggle to keep up? Do you want to create a learning environment where every student has a chance to shine and grow?

We all know that teaching is more than just delivering content to students. It involves building relationships, creating safe spaces, and sometimes, having tough conversations.

When talking about race or racism in the classroom, there are bound to be times when a student says something that may not be appropriate - whether they mean to or not. How can you hold a firm boundary while also holding the student accountable?

Ah, research. The bane of every student’s and teacher’s existence. The endless search for sources, the never-ending quest for citations. It's enough to make even the most seasoned scholar want to pull their hair out. But fear not, my fellow academicians, for there is a solution to help save the day and possibly your student’s GPA: NoodleTools.

Each of our students has their own unique learning style, but as educators we know that learning is visual. One way we can amplify our class lessons and curriculum is by using Canva. In our business life, we have used Canva for years to create awesome instagram posts and beautify our blog. However, it was not until recently that we realized that Canva was also an amazing resource for teachers as well. The best part…it is totally FREE for educators!

So, if you want to level up and amplify your teaching game, check out this list of amazing features of Canva.