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Make Your Classroom Fun

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 Make Your Classroom Fun Having fun is a basic human need.  When we have fun, we enjoy life, are happier, and others are drawn to us.  When you have fun, the people around you have fun too.  Creating a classroom environment that is fun not only helps your well-being, but your students as well.  Read below some tips for creating a fun environment in your classroom.  What Can You Do to Make Learning More Fun and Engaging? Having fun in the classroom is good for everyone's soul.  Give a littel spunk to your curriculum. This article give 6 ways to make learning more fun! Building Relationships with Students The more we can connect with students, the more meaningful our relationships can be.  This can help your students be more invested in their learning.  This Check out these 8 tips for nuturing relationships with students.  Classroom Connections – Creating a fun learning environment for students Having a fun learning environment is more abo...
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Time Management

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   Time Management Every teacher feels themselves being pulled in what seems like 100 different directions at once.  There is always so much to do and there is never enough time.  What can be very frustrating as a teacher is that our work is never done.  As we check off one thing on our "To Do" list, another 3 are added.  The inability to ever be "done" can cause a tremendous amount of stress.  Having good time mangagement skills can help to maximize our work and at the same help reduce the stress we feel on a daily basis.  Below are some ways to help with our time management. Prioritize Your Tasks Going to work knowing that there is not enough time to complete all your tasks in a day can be very overwhelming.  Learn how to prioritize your tasks by checking out the link below:   7 Ways to Prioritize Teaching Tasks When Everything Seems Urgent Maximize Your Time Read this example of a teacher maximizing her non-instructional time bot...
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Using Exercise to Help Reduce Stress

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    Using Exercise to Help Reduce Stress Reducing stress in your life is important to being the best teacher you can be.  Exercise can be one of the tools you can use to help do that.  Not only does taking care of your body allows through exercise helps it to respond to stress, but it also leads to having more energy, The benefits of regular exercise are plentiful.  Check out the resources below for some great information and tips about bringing exercise into your life. Why Exercise?  The benefits to regular exercise are well documented by numerous sources.  Check out this site on the many benefits of exercise.  Benefits of Physical Activity How Do I Start an Exercise Routine? Now that you know the many benefits to regular exercise, where do you begin?  How can you make exercising a habit?  Check out the link below: How to Start Working Out If You’ve Never Exercised Before What are Some Exercise Ideas? Being committed to an exercise rout...
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How to Alleviate the Stress

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  How to Alleviate the Stress  of Your Job as a Teacher   Taking care of yourself is very important not only for you, but for your students as well.  A better you means that you will be a better teacher.  Don't forget to take care of yourself first! Below are some great resources to use if you are finding yourself being stressed at your job. How to Handle the Stress as a Teacher This article give 10 tips on how to alleviate the stresses of a teacher. Stress Management for Teachers: 16 Activities to Reduce Teachers’ Stress This article walks you through 16 different activities for stress management by using  “The Four A’s”: Avoid, Alter, Accept, and Adapt." How to Handle Stress:  Teachers & Education Staff This website offers a poster you can print out.  Put it in a place near your desk where it can serve as a reminder on those stressful days!
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