Move Beyond the Curriculum
A teacher is influential in so many ways. In fact, many teachers became teachers because of an educator that helped them learn. Oftentimes these magic moments happen off the clock- in the hallway, at recess, in the lunchroom, etc. However, due to the heavy requirements of educators today these moments are few and far between.…
Read Full PostAre you REALLY reading?
As a kid, I LOVED to read. At bedtime, my Dad would always read my favorite picture books to me and it became my favorite part of my day. As I got older, my mom got me hooked on the local library and I’d spend days sitting and reading chapter books. Reading became an escape…
Read Full PostThrifty Thursday- 5th Edition
Thrifty Thursday Each week I bring to you helpful tips to become a more effective educator on the Always A Lesson fan page on Facebook. (Give it a quick like by clicking here!) I decided to start grouping my social media posts into a blog post incase you might have missed anything. Time to get caught…
Read Full PostAngry Kids- Maybe Its Not Their Fault
Being a teacher in an inner city environment for a decade, I know all too well the stories that catch media buzz about angry children’s behavior in and out of school. When hearing the stories, I always imagine my own students’ faces, especially ones that are troublesome but have good hearts when their guards are down. I…
Read Full PostLIVE Learning Helps Skills Stick
Font created by KG Fonts Learning is something we cannot escape in this lifetime. It happens without us even trying- whether in a formal setting or not. But, there are some lessons that stick with us longer than others and there’s a reason for that. [spp-tweet tweet=”When we DO learning, it sticks. “] Most of my formal…
Read Full PostIs Your Mind Getting in the Way?
One of the greatest qualities of an educator is their will to never stop learning. No matter how long one has been in education, you can find an educator seeking out new opportunities to learn and connect with others in their field. The world of technology has allowed educators across the globe to connect and…
Read Full PostWhat’s on Your TpT Wishlist?
Are you in need of instructional materials for your classroom? You’re in luck! Teachers Pay Teachers [TpT] is having a Cyber Monday (and Tuesday) Sale that you do not want to miss out on because you can save up to 28% by using the code: Cyber2016. Stock up your “wish list” cart today and purchase tomorrow…
Read Full PostThrifty Thursday- 4th Edition
Thrifty Thursday Each week I bring to you helpful tips to become a more effective educator on the Always A Lesson fan page on Facebook. (Give it a quick like by clicking here!) I decided to start grouping my social media posts into a blog post incase you might have missed anything. Time to get caught…
Read Full PostNews Flash: Teachers are Unprepared!
Our nation is in a deep need for teachers- great teachers at that. However, as the years progress, less and less educators are entering our pipeline leaving our classrooms without leadership. That creates a whole bunch of new problems that I won’t go through in this particular blog post. Instead, I want to focus on…
Read Full PostWelcome Baby Lily!
Many of you know that we were blessed with pregnancy in January and have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of our first bundle of joy! Meet our sweet Lily girl: Lillian Elizabeth Bridgers She was born on October 26th, 2016, weighing in at 6 pounds, 10 ounces and 20 1/2 inches long. My husband Adam…
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