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How to Prevent Cheating in a Math Classroom

In the digital world we live in, apps can make our lives easier. However, as a math teacher, it has made my job harder – especially post-pandemic. How you might ask? Cheating. Cheating in a math classroom has become absolutely rampant, and it needs to stop now in order to have academic integrity again. So, …

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10 Easy Epic Ways to Bless Your Child’s Teacher

Be a Blessing to Your Child’s Teacher In today’s world, teachers have it rough. There is constant pressure to “perform” and have the students get the best test scores possible. Read more: The Importance of Quality Teaching Resources Through Blogging Therefore, I think the stress really starts to amp up in January and February because …

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The Authentic Biblical Meaning of the Name: Brandi

Backstory When I was 5 years old, I was in Ms. McDonald’s Sunday School class and upon graduating from that class, she gave me a KJV Bible with my name embossed on the front cover. I loved that Bible and I took it everywhere… I’m not sure when this happened or who gave it to …

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How To Stay Motivated As A Teacher? Here Are My 7 Reasons Why

There is a negative connotation around teaching nowadays and how difficult it can be. I am not going to deny that’s very difficult, however, I’ve found several aspects of educating teenagers that keep me motivated as a teacher. The “Light Bulb” Moment The “light bulb” moment is one of my favorites. This is the moment …

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15 Amazing Reasons Why I’m NOT Leaving The Classroom

Education is in a mess. New and experienced teachers are leaving the classroom and there’s not anyone coming in to fill those positions. However, I’m NOT leaving the classroom and here’s why. Reason #1: God-given gift Growing up I did not want to be a teacher. However, I was put in a place where I …

Jesus: The Perfect Teacher

How To Be The Best Teacher From The Perfect Example

Background A couple of Sundays ago, we finished our 53rd lesson on Mark in my Sunday School class. Yes! You read that right, 53 weeks, however, it was some of the best Sundays I have ever had learning about Jesus – THE BEST TEACHER EVER. The goal of my teacher is to make the Bible …

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The Joy, Comfort, & Stress-Reducing Power of a Classroom Makeover

Last Year’s Classroom Decor – Before the Classroom Makeover Last year, I decided to change schools and districts to be closer to my son during the day. This meant I had the chance to do a classroom makeover  I used different types of plants and a blue and green color scheme. I liked it a …

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Why Is There A Teacher Shortage? – A Teacher’s Perspective

I don’t know about you, but I have been seeing a lot of social media posts and news articles about how there is a teacher shortage all over the country. Those articles really hit home with me, and how I have many teacher friends who have left the profession. So, I am going to share …

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#1 Thing Any Teacher Needs to Know to Be Successful

I have been doing a lot of scrolling on Instagram and Facebook lately, and I have noticed a trend. There are several questions that are being ask that are similar to “what advice would you give to a new teacher?”. Therefore, I’ve been thinking about this lately, and here is what I think any teacher …

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Questioning Your Future? Try Out This Amazing Research Project!

Why create this research project? When I was growing up, my parents pushed me to be the best that I could be. And when I was in high school that entailed looking into the future and really getting to know life beyond high school. They wanted me to research what I wanted to do in life …