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If you are standing in your classroom in mid January wondering why everything suddenly feels harder, you are not alone. The energy is different. The routines feel shaky again. Students seem more tired, more wiggly, or more emotional. And that quiet voice in your head starts whispering, I should be further along by now. Let’s say this clearly and right up front. You are not behind. January is just hard. Why January Feels So Heavy in Elementary Classrooms January is one of the

Valentine’s Day can be one of the sweetest days of the year in elementary school… and also one of the noisiest. Between the candy, the cards, and the excitement of celebrating with friends, the day can quickly go from adorable to overwhelming . But with a few simple strategies, you can turn February 14 into a fun, fast, and manageable  celebration that everyone enjoys — including you. Here are some tried-and-true ideas for hosting a Valentine’s Day party that keeps smiles h

The start of a new year has a way of making teachers pause. Not because January suddenly fixes anything. The emails still come. The workload is still heavy. The expectations do not magically reset. But a new year offers something quieter and more powerful: permission to adjust how we carry the job . Instead of big resolutions or unrealistic promises, many teachers are choosing small shifts. Changes that protect their energy, their time, and their sense of self. We asked real