Lesson Plan For Life
Easing Into Summer While School Winds Down
Hey teacher-friend, Let’s start with this: You don’t need to earn your rest. You already have. Not by perfecting every lesson. Not by running
June 2, 2025
Hey teacher-friend, Let’s start with this: You don’t need to earn your rest. You already have. Not by perfecting every lesson. Not by running
“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” We say it all the time. But do our professional development systems actually believe it? Recently, I was
It’s early May.Teacher Appreciation Week is here, and while your inbox might be filled with kind notes and donuts in the staff lounge, something else
Right now, the world of education feels incredibly uncertain.
Budgets are shrinking. Expectations are growing. Teachers are burning out. And leaders are being asked to do the impossible—make heartbreaking decisions while somehow still being a source of strength, calm, and inspiration.
There are days you walk into your classroom feeling empty—depleted, disrespected, unseen.
And yet, you show up.
You dig so deep you surprise even yourself.
You smile, you lead, you love. You pour from a well that feels dry, and somehow—miraculously—your students bloom.
The gray zone is the most dangerous place to be—not because it’s unbearable, but because it’s bearable enough. It keeps us from taking action. It tricks us into thinking we’re surviving, even when we’re slowly draining ourselves.
Teaching is a rewarding profession, but let’s be honest—at times, it can feel overwhelming. The constant demands, the long hours, and the pressure to meet everyone’s expectations can leave even the most dedicated teachers feeling drained. But what if you could approach each day with a positive mindset, grounded in your values and equipped with simple rituals that help you thrive, not just survive?
Teaching is a rewarding profession, but let’s be honest—at times, it can feel overwhelming. The constant demands, the long hours, and the pressure to meet everyone’s expectations can leave even the most dedicated teachers feeling drained. But what if you could approach each day with a positive mindset, grounded in your values and equipped with simple rituals that help you thrive, not just survive?
If you’ve ever felt like you’re just surviving, it’s time for a change. Teaching doesn’t have to be a constant struggle—it can be a source of joy, energy, and purpose.
Welcome to the most rewarding, challenging, hilarious, and sometimes downright perplexing profession: teaching. First off, congratulations on embarking on this incredible journey. As seasoned educators (translation: we’ve been around long enough to know overhead projectors, mimeographs, and chalk – be glad you missed that time period), we’d like to share a few pieces of wisdom to help you navigate your first year.
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