
10 Things I’ve Learned from Teaching

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Cut the clutter, say goodbye to stress, create a classroom you love and take back your evenings with an organization system that actually works!
I'm Aris, the author behind the educational website Teaching with Aris and the course creator of The New Teacher Masterclass and Classroom Organization Academy. With over 10 years of experience teaching in the classroom and 17 years in education, I've created resources and courses to help teachers everywhere save time and learn how to set themselves up for a successful school year. As a mom of two, I understand how important maximizing your time in the classroom can be. My resources and ideas will definitely teach you how to use that time efficiently to make the biggest impact in your classroom.
I like that you brought John Wooden into your top 10! Very good idea….and an awesome quote! As for lunch, yes, scarf… or I sometimes just wait until after school.
Hope you are well! I was hoping to have seen you by now… time flies in summer :(
Christy
Crayons and Whimsy
Thank you, Aris! I love the idea of keeping a feel-good book. It would be such a sweet reminder on those hard days. And you are totally right about the support staff. I have only been at my school for a month and Mr. P (the custodian) has helped me out more than any other person. I love him! :)
Catherine
The Brown-Bag Teacher
My principal calls those ‘feel good books’ Smile Files. Print off those nice and thoughtful emails and keep them in a file for those tough days!
-Kelly
Sliding Into Second Grade
#8 and #9 are soooo true!! I didn’t even think to include those in mine! :)
Jivey
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I love that I’m not the only one who has a stash of flip flops in my room! My 5th graders would often question why I would wear heals to work if I was just going to put on my flip flops. I told them for the love of fashion…the girls of course totally understood!
~Chelsea
Fifth Grade Wit and
Whimsy
The bathroom breaks and lunch are spot on! Thanks so much for sharing…I love reading your blog! :)
-Kelly
Sliding Into Second Grade