Author: teachermentordiaries
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Ten Must-Haves Before the Start of the School Year
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ background_color=”#F4F4F4″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ text_font=”|–et_global_heading_font_weight|||||||”] Jitters are completely normal when you’re wondering if everything is in place for the new school year. A big part of starting strong comes down to setting up both your mindset and…
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4 Ways to Be Present and Productive in a Meeting
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”48px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://teachermentordiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screen-Shot-2025-05-18-at-12.52.54-AM.png” title_text=”Screen Shot 2025-05-18 at 12.52.54 AM” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_font_size=”19px” text_line_height=”1.75em” sticky_enabled=”0″ text_font=”Poppins||||||||”] Let’s be real: Most people don’t love meetings. In education, like many other professions, meetings often feel more frequent…
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How to Handle Mental Health Days You Deserve
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Inspiration Boost
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Tips for New Teachers!
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_image=”https://teachermentordiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/3.png” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_padding=”70px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_image=”https://teachermentordiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/3.png” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_type=”circular” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_text_color=”#0C0C0C” sticky_enabled=”0″ text_line_height=”1.75em” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)”] Congratulations on being a new teacher. What to do next? Here are five pieces of advice, overview tips, and…
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3 Ways to Write Quality Report Cards
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”4px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://teachermentordiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Curriculum.png” title_text=”Curriculum” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”contain” background_position=”top_left” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” inline_fonts=”Abhaya Libre” global_colors_info=”{}”] Writing Report Cards Let’s be honest—every job comes with tasks that aren’t exactly our favorite. Teaching is no different.…
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How to Deal With Parents
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”4px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://teachermentordiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/6.png” title_text=”6″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”contain” background_position=”top_left” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Parents – Acquaintances with a Common Goal Parents play an integral yet complicated role in education. Without parents of…
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You Landed the Job. Now What?
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Congratulations on being a new teacher. What to do next? Here are five pieces of advice, overview tips, and strategies about teaching in the classroom. Overview1. Compare teaching philosophies. Remember why you went into teaching.2. Excel at classroom management first.3. Approach each day with humility.4. Allow yourself to…