August 2023 - The Weary Educator

9 Ways to Prevent Teacher Burnout: Tips from a Veteran Teacher

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Posted on 29 August 20237 June 2024
Posted in Blog, Educator Resources

One in three teachers burns out within five years. In order to prevent teacher turnout, we must prevent teacher burnout. When I took over as head teacher at an international school in Japan, a friend told me about “black jobs”. She said that black jobs are jobs that are never-ending. Teaching is a black job.

4 Meaningful Ways to Harness the Power of Language Registers

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Posted on 27 August 20237 June 2024
Posted in Blog, Education Reform, Educator Resources, Musings, Parent Resources

In this article, I will offer practical tips for unlocking the power of language registers with children. In part I of “Unlocking The Power of Language Registers” I outlined how students living in certain areas of the United States only operate in the “Casual Register” or the register of casual language. I explained why it

What is Reading Stamina? 5 Tips to Build Your Reading Endurance

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Posted on 20 August 20237 June 2024
Posted in Blog, Parent Resources

What is reading stamina? Do you get sleepy when you read? You may need to increase your reading stamina! I’ve got tips for you! Are you tired of feeling exhausted after just a few pages of reading? Do you envy those people who can devour books in a single sitting without breaking a sweat? If

8 Inexpensive Ways to Celebrate Birthdays.

8 Inexpensive Ways to Celebrate Student Birthdays

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Posted on 16 August 20237 June 2024
Posted in Blog, Educator Resources

Birthday’s are a big deal for children. Here are some cost-effective ways to celebrate student birthdays and make their day a little more special at school. As we begin the new year, we want to take some time to recognize our students’ special day. I thought I would reach out to Zoe at PartiesUniverse.com. Zoe

15+ tips for mastering phonemic awareness.

15+ Essential Activities for Mastering Phonemic Awareness

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Posted on 12 August 20237 June 2024
Posted in Blog, Educator Resources, Parent Resources

Mastering phonemic awareness is important because it is one of the pillars for building literacy in children. I collected these activities to help you achieve mastery! In the journey of early childhood development, few skills are as crucial as phonemic or phonological awareness. As children embark on their academic endeavors, the ability to understand and

15+ Key Tips for Navigating Middle School Success

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Posted on 11 August 20237 June 2024
Posted in Blog, Educator Resources, Parent Resources

Middle school begins soon. These are some of my favorite tips for middle school success. Middle school mayhem is about to begin! Are you ready? I’m always giddy before each school year. Each year has new surprises in store for all of us. This is a comprehensive guide to understanding 7th grade expectations, changes, and

10 must-have items on every teachers wish list.

10 Essential Teacher Wish-List items for 2024!

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Posted on 11 August 202311 June 2024
Posted in Educator Resources, Shop

This is a practical teacher wish-list to help setup and organize their classrooms. Let’s go shopping! As I busily prepare for the new school year, I also start assessing the items I need to buy for the class. Unfortunately, most of our items are purchased personally. That means knowing what to buy and where is

15+ Reasons You Need Follow Along Books for Comprehension

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Posted on 10 August 20237 June 2024
Posted in Educator Resources, Parent Resources

Follow along books are a hybrid of listening and reading. They’re a great interactive tool for reading success, here’s why! Follow along books are the secret weapon for those seeking a more engaging and immersive reading experience for children of all ages. We all know that reading aloud promotes literacy but did you know listening

10 Essential Strategies for Boosting Vocabulary Development in Children

10+ Essential Vocabulary Development Strategies for Children

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Posted on 8 August 20237 June 2024
Posted in Blog, Educator Resources, Parent Resources

Do you struggle with helping your child or your students develop their vocabulary? I’ve curated 10+ essential vocabulary development strategies just for you. Do you want to give your child a head start in their education? We have some vocabulary development strategies for you. One of the most effective ways to do give your child