The Value of a Smile

You’ll agree that smiling is contagious, right? I mean, didn’t you smile when you saw this photo? I sure did. I discovered lots of smiling photos on a fellow teacher’s Pinterest board. She maintains a board of smiles: smiling kids, smiling adults, and even smiling animals. I love this idea and intend to create my…

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End-of-the-Year Emotions

Year-end madness can create a bucketful of emotions. In a recent post, educational blogger Stacy Tornio outlines “16 Emotions Teachers Feel Every Day in May…Before Noon.” Before noon! After reading the list, I was exhausted—never mind experiencing each emotion in a handful of hours! But then again, I’ve never really considered which emotions I experience…

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Get Some Rest

This week I’m tackling my sleep deprivation issue. Like many adults, I don’t get enough sleep—and it’s entirely my fault! I get a second wind around 11:00 and putz around instead of getting ready for bed. Then I go to bed too late, get up early, and continue the cycle of sleepiness. Sunday night I…

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RELAX!

It’s official—you need to relax over winter break. But don’t take my word for it. Check out this article on avoiding burnout. Fortunately for you, I have several suggestions for relaxation. Here you go: Kim’s Official Relaxation Recommendations 1. Take a bubble bath. You get bonus points if you read a book while relaxing in…

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