Strong Teachers and Strong Relationships
Discover 31 practical tips for building strong teacher-student relationships. Learn simple strategies to connect, inspire, and create a classroom where students feel valued and ready to learn.
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31 Tips for Building Strong Relationships with Students
Build stronger student connections with these 31 actionable tips for teachers. Learn how to foster trust, respect, and belonging through simple daily interactions.
Community and Quiet Moments
Discover how small acts of compassion strengthen community in this week’s Strong Teacher Newsletter. Reflect, reconnect, and find inspiration to build belonging at work and beyond.
Why a Strong Discipline System Is an Investment in Teacher and Student Success
A consistent discipline system supports teacher well-being, boosts retention, and helps students grow from mistakes—both behavioral and academic.
Teaching in the Age of AI Dependence
AI in Class: Friend or Foe?
Hooked on Help: Are Young People Becoming Too Reliant on AI?
Exploring how students’ dependence on AI for academic, emotional, and daily life questions could weaken critical thinking—and how teachers can encourage balanced use.
A Well-Paced Life
As you prepare for the school year, consider setting intentional “off” moments — a walk after grading, an unplugged lunch, or a no-school-talk dinner.
6 Posts Every Teacher Should Read
Whether you’re a veteran looking for a fresh start or a new teacher trying to find your footing, you'll find something helpful in this week's newsletter.
Showing Up
Over time, these small shifts build big change.
Back-to-School Toolkit: 6 Posts Every Teacher Should Read
Set your school year up for success with six tried-and-true resources curated during my 26 years of teaching. Practical, actionable, and ready to use.
When Kindergarteners Break Down: Understanding the Surge in Tantrums
Kindergarten tantrums are rising. This post explores the drivers, what teachers are seeing, and actionable strategies to support self‑regulation in early learners.
💛 A Stronger Start Begins Here
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Week 8 of the Thrive series and see how the STRONG framework can help you return to school with clarity. Join now for full access and a stronger start to your year.
Thrive This Summer
Week 8: Build Your STRONG Start
Wrap up your summer with intention. In Week 8 of the Thrive series, use the STRONG framework to celebrate growth, reset your rhythms, and create a meaningful return to the classroom.
Weekly Report
Math, Curiosity, and Connection
Discover a fresh approach to teaching math with joy and connection. This week's newsletter features the Math Happiness Project podcast episode, practical feedback tips, and five ways to transform math anxiety into curiosity.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Two Before Ten
Discover how a morning mindset inspired by Emily Brontë can transform your teaching day. This week’s Strong Teacher Newsletter shares a timeless quote, a practical “Two Before Ten” strategy, and a gentle nudge toward early momentum and grounded strength.
Teaching
Why a “Done List” Might Be the Mindset Shift Teachers Need
Swap your to-do list for a “done list” to reduce stress and boost gratitude. Discover how this simple shift can improve your mindset each day.
Thrive This Summer
Week 7: Reimagine the Return
Reimagine your return to school with clarity and intention. In Week 7, reflect on what to keep, release, and gently try as you step into a new year—on your terms.
31 Teacher Tips
31 Quick Tips to Get Your Classroom Ready for a New School Year
Discover 31 quick, practical tips to set up your classroom for success this school year. Perfect for new and veteran teachers looking to create an organized, welcoming learning environment without the stress of perfection.
Thrive This Summer
Still Time to Thrive This Summer
There’s still time to recharge before the school year begins. Catch up on Thrive This Summer—a well-being series for teachers designed to help you return with clarity, calm, and strength.
Weekly Report
Happiness and Bright Spots
Happiness is a verb.
Why Edify Podcast
Rediscover Happiness in Teaching: 3 Proven Tips from Happiness Expert Rosalie Kissman
Learn how to embrace joy in your classroom with actionable tips from educator and happiness coach Rosalie Kissman.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Simplicity by Subtraction
What is one thing I can subtract—at work or in life—to make more room for what matters?
Education
How Educators Can Inspire Healthy Eating Habits
Discover how schools and educators can guide families toward better nutrition through curriculum, cafeteria choices, and community partnerships.
Thrive This Summer
🧭 Week 6: Strengthen Your Center
Reconnect with your core values and sense of purpose in Week 6 of this well-being series for educators. Reflect, realign, and restore your inner compass before the school year begins.