Your feet hurt, your back aches, your brain is fried. Luckily, teachers have it easy and get their summers off, right? (You can’t see it, but I’m rolling my eyes.)

Whether you had a restful summer or are still burnt out from spring, let’s chat about start the year with healthy self-care practices that are realistic and maintainable. We’re going to talk about meal planning, making good use of your break time, taking lunch alone, getting tasks done during the day, rethinking grading strategies, and setting expectations with parents.

We aren’t meant to live lives we need to take a break from. Let’s work on creating healthier boundaries for ourselves - it’s possible, even for teachers - because after all, it is just a job.

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I had one of the most stress-free weeks of my life, and here’s how I did it.

Teachers, I know back to school is crazy - my two teenagers just went back, and I can all too vividly remember my days of classroom decorating and meeting new students. Somehow, I was still able to find peace in the madness. I did it through chore delegation, preparing outfits and foods for the week, listening to my body, and making better use of my waiting time.

It is practical to be a teacher and have low-stress weeks. Here’s what you need to do.

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Wondering what the morning routine of a 20-year veteran teacher looks like? My friend and dedicated teacher, Kelly Ewen, is a superstar teacher with the best advice for whether this is your first year or your second decade in the classroom.

We’re going to talk about the best ways to learn names, how to do morning greetings, what to do during circle time, and how to handle supplies. We also have a great tip for teaching students hallway and line-up expectations.

This episode has everything you need to know to feel prepared and motivated for your first day of school this year.

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