by Kara Parker | Apr 5, 2020 | 1 Planning, Monday Motivation, Teacher Talk
We’d like to share a post by Greg Duncan, someone that we’ve always looked to for inspiration and guidance for all things education… and life. Megan and I so appreciated and felt comforted by his message. We hope you do, too! – Kara & Megan... by Megan Smith | Feb 17, 2020 | Monday Motivation, Teacher Talk, What's New
All teachers are busy but it only takes a few seconds to say “good morning” and see how someone is doing. A little kindness goes a long way! What is your co-workers favorite pick-me-up drink? Iced Tea with lemon, Chai latte, McD’s Coke with extra... 
by Megan Smith | Jan 30, 2019 | Monday Motivation, Teacher Problems, Technology, Techy Stuff, What's New
January and February can be tough months to teach. It’s cold, the holiday fun is over, then mix in a few snow-days (or worse yet – a day you THOUGHT they would call off) to get everybody off schedule… sometimes you need something different to get... 
by Megan Smith | Sep 24, 2018 | Monday Motivation, Teacher Problems, Teacher Talk, What's New
You’ve made it through the busy days of the first weeks of school. You’ve learned names, set procedures, and are inspiring students about a new year of language learning. Everything is going great… until one day, it isn’t. As teachers, we tend... 
by Kara Parker | May 10, 2015 | FYI, Monday Motivation
A little “perk” to start your week! BREATHE! You are doing the BEST you can. Take time to APPRECIATE all that you are doing, and I do mean ALL… planning, grading, parent calls, class coverage, morning/lunch duty, your evaluations, creating finals,... 
by Megan Smith | Apr 20, 2015 | Monday Motivation
It’s here again… Monday morning. You may be tired and feel like this… Or maybe even wishing you could avoid seeing Monday again. But instead, Be POSITIVE! Make it a great day! What you do matters – even on Mondays! Have a great day! Megan...
