Women in Education & Teaching

2 years ago, I had a few children that showed up early to class daily. They weren’t any trouble and would just chill out at their desks. Sometimes they would even have nice conversations with me. … more

Let’s talk teacher outfits! What’s your most comfortable but still put-together look for long days in the classroom?

I have had a Cricut for a year, and never learned to use it. So today, I went to the Library where we have a Makers Lab and was taught the basics for Cricut. It was so much fun, but I want to learn mo… more

Have you noticed an impact on your students with the current economy? I have noticed a lot of kids coming without proper clothing or outerwear. I have also seen kids coming with broken backpacks. What… more

Headed to school to work on my room and start on a couple bulletin boards. My problem is that over the weekend I gave in to sugar cravings and ate some donuts and had ice cream. I'm paying for it … more

What’s one thing you do at the start of the school year that your future self always thanks you for?

If someone handed you a $100 classroom budget today, what would you buy first? No overthinking—just your top must-have!

How much time off do you think is reasonable to ask for? I haven't been working at this job for very long but I'm going to put in a time off slip for December because I'm seeing family out… more

Let’s spill the classroom hacks you SWEAR by.
Not the Pinterest-perfect stuff… I’m talkin’ real-life, this-saved-my-sanity kinda tips.

What’s something you do that just makes your day go smoother?

My work is doing a Christmas in July party for the kids with their parents! Their will even be a bounce house! But what I'm most excited for is my husband will get to meet the kids I work with and… more

What’s a fun or meaningful field trip you’ve done with your students?I love hearing ideas from other teachers.

Just sitting here at my desk trying to get a bit hyped about school starting. So much to do, and feeling the stress of needing to prepare. I know i will spend the first day with Ice Breakers and gett… more

Has anyone else had problems with unemployment? I am currently working but I STILL have not received unemployment from a few months ago and it's almost impossible to get through to them! What has … more

200 pounds ago, I was denied a job at a church daycare because the director said because of my "condition" she did not "think I could interact or get down on the floor with the kids&qu… more

Teachers and colleagues, what trusty pencils will we be wielding like mighty swords of knowledge this academic year? 📝🖋️📚💡🎉 I know that Ticondaroga usually is the best but this past year they wh… more

After my last job, I have been kind of haunted. I was fired from my last job and I can't seem to get the horrible experience out of my head. Have you ever had this experience?

What extracurricular clubs does your school offer — and which ones are you involved in (or secretly wish you were)?

The ones I have helped with drama club and STEM teams and gardening groups and Bible … more

What is your favorite curriculum? Do you use the same brand curriculum for different subjects? I tend to be more eclectic in my teaching.

I hate companies that say one thing, & then do something else. Got a text last night that my estimated phone bill for this month was $326, and then just received notice that they took out $458. Th… more

I got a thank you message from my boss last week and it meant so much! When was the last time you felt seen by your superiors or students?

😭💔😏It is so hard to believe that school starts in 17 days....and that's counting the weekends (I do not have the heart to count just the actual week days). Three of the days will be 6th Grade … more

Have you heard of the High Reliability Schools program. From what I am seeing, it seems like extra training, more observation and micromanagement. There seems to be a big focus on standards and curriculum. I g… more

I feel terrible. School is about to start and I don't have a car anymore. My Chevy Equinox left me outback the last week of school. One of the most important and busiest times, especially graduati… more

What is your favorite part of your school day? For me I love either coloring with the kids or being outside!

What are your favorite free online tools that make teaching easier?
From lesson planning to chore charts, or classroom management — if it’s free and helps you stay sane, I want to hear about it!

How has your job affected your mental health? I have anxiety and bipolar depression type 2. I have felt like this job has been better for my mental health then some other jobs, but also very hard in … more

How old are the teachers you work with? Is your team mostly around the same age, or do you have a wide range from younger to older? I’ve always found it interesting how much we can learn from those ah… more

After seeing a former student yesterday, I thought, "Okay, I'm ready for school." But then last night I had a horrible dream in which students were creating havoc, and the principal c… more

I have little moments at work where I just feel so glad to be a teacher. Sometimes it's as simple as watching a child nap, or hearing a kid give you a compliment. What kind of things make you appr… more

Let’s talk planners. Are you team digital, paper, or both? Do you prefer cute and colorful layouts, minimalist styles, or a good old-fashioned notebook with sticky notes everywhere? Share your favorit… more

I had to go into the bank today. When I was walking up to the counter, a clerk who was working at one of the desks said "Hello, Mrs. ______! How are you doing?" I turned around and it was a former… more

This one may be controversial, but have you been targeted by MLM's? If you don't know, MLM's (multi level marketing companies) are businesses like pampered chef, Tupperware, Monat, plexus,… more

Let’s talk classroom setups! Do you prefer traditional desks in rows, tables for group work, or a U-shaped arrangement for easier discussions and interaction? What’s worked best for your students — or… more

Quick question: how do you feel when a parent sends a complaint email to someone above you and it was something that while upsetting, what you didn’t wasn’t really wrong just that they didn’t like the… more

Does anyone else here have pets? I find my two cats and my dog are so comforting after a long day of work. Sometimes it's overwhelming taking care of them but it's so worth it!

Food Distribution Day! Every month during the year our school has a food Distribution. People in the community line up around the block to get produce, pantry items, etc. Usually our PE classes help,… more