5 Ways to Cultivate Gratitude in the Classroom This Thanksgiving

The Designer TeacherSeptember 29, 2017classroom, education, gratitude, holidays, social emotional learning, teacher, thankfulness, thanksgiving, teaching Comments

5 Self Care Quotes for Teachers

The Designer TeacherSeptember 21, 2017education, quotes, self care, teaching, wellnessComment

My Favorite Fall Resources

Get your elementary or special education classroom ready for fall with centers, decor, bulletin boards, and more-- plus a freebie!

The Designer TeacherSeptember 16, 2017centers, classroom, elementary, fall, resources, special education, teachingComment

11 Adorable Halloween Costumes for Teachers

Find your perfect Halloween costume to wear to school with this list of the 11 cutest costumes!

The Designer TeacherSeptember 15, 2017costume ideas, costumes, fall, halloween, pumpkins, round up, teacher, teachingComment

Teaching the Six Syllable Types

Learn how to teach your students the six syllable types: closed, silent e, r-controlled, vowel team, consonant + le, and open with this detailed post. Includes free mini anchor chart!

The Designer TeacherSeptember 6, 2017phonics, special education, syllables, teaching Comments

5 Baby Steps for White Teachers Waking Up to Injustice

If you're a white teacher walking up to injustice, here are a few baby steps to get you started.

The Designer TeacherAugust 28, 2017black lives matter, education, social justice, teachers, teachingComment

Setting up Centers in a Resource Classroom

Get ready to learn all the ins and outs of running centers in a resource classroom! It took me four years of teaching to get this system honed, and I'm really excited to share it with you.

4 Anchor Charts for Teaching Nonfiction

The Designer TeacherAugust 10, 2017anchor charts, classroom, education, nonfiction, special education, teachingComment

7 Things You Can Do As An Inclusion Teacher

Learn how to maximize your time as a special education co-teacher and avoid that awkward hovering.

Should Your Classroom Have A Theme?

Should your classroom have a theme? Get your definitive answer with 6 simple questions.

The Designer TeacherJuly 22, 2017back to school, classroom decoration, classroom theme, classroom, education, teaching, decorComment

9 Amazon Items For Your Cactus Classroom

Create the ultimate cactus classroom with these Amazon finds!

The Designer TeacherJuly 20, 2017cactus classroom, cactus, classroom, decoration, education, organization, teaching, decorComment

7 Special Education Classrooms You Need To See

7 Special Education Classrooms You NEED To See!

7 Healthy Lunches for Teachers

7 healthy lunches perfect for busy teachers trying to meal prep on Sundays!

The Designer TeacherJuly 11, 2017education, healthy, recipes, self care, teachers, teaching, wellnessComment

Cultivating a Growth Mindset in Your Students

Get started with growth mindset in your classroom with anchor charts, posters, writing prompt, brag tags, and more!

Creating a Summer Schedule as a Teacher

The Designer TeacherJuly 1, 2017education, self care, summer, teacher, wellnessComment

Make Your Own Moscow Mule Teacher Gift

Help your coworkers say cheers to summer with this fun moscow mule kit.

The Designer TeacherJune 18, 2017education, end of the year, gifts, summer, teacher gifts, teachingComment

6 Tips to Thrive Through the Fourth Quarter

The Designer TeacherMay 2, 2017education, fourth quarter, self care, teacher tips, teacher, teachingComment

I Am A Teacher With Generalized Anxiety Disorder

I can’t speak for all people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, but this is how I believe it’s affected me as a teacher.

The Designer TeacherMay 1, 2017anxiety, education, self care, teacher, wellness Comments

Why I Start Every Class with the Question, "How Are You Feeling?"

The Designer TeacherApril 15, 2017freebie, social emotional learning, special education, teacherspayteachers, teaching, back to schoolComment

40 Acts of Self Care for Teachers

As teachers, we spend all day nurturing and taking care of our students, but sometimes we neglect ourselves! Here are 40 ways to practice self-care, starting with the least time-consuming and least expensive ideas.

The Designer TeacherMarch 19, 2017education, self care, special education, wellness Comments