Over the past few years I've had readers contact me and ask me how to start a blog for teachers or anyone! Whether you have extra time over the summer...
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Starting a teacher blog? It sounds like a great idea, but the thought of writing dozens of posts can be daunting. Sure, at the beginning, the ideas may flow, but somewhere along the line, they may start to dry up. Have no fear! Check out our list of 101 different teacher blog post ideas to rev up that creativity and get you blogging!1) Classroom management ideas2) Craft projects3) Classroom storage ideas4) Themed lesson unit ideas5) Ideas fo classroom decor6) Fun classroom theme ideas7) Bulletin
Are you a teacher? Maybe you’ve always wanted to start a blog and held off because you didn’t think you could come up with ideas on what to write about. The truth is there are many types of blogs all teachers can start! You can write about teaching, or you can write about a specific […]
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This post may contain affiliate links. That means that if you click the links and make a purchase I may receive compensation at no additional cost to you. I do not recommend any companies that I do not persoanlly use and love. Please read our disclaimer for more info. Have you ever thought of starting a blog? Are you looking for ways to bring in some extra money? Do you like to write? Maybe starting a blog is something that you would enjoy! If you have ever considered starting a blog, it can be scary! What if I am unsuccessful? What if I stink at it? What if no one reads it? These are all valid concerns, but if you don’t try… you’ll never know! Research the blogging platforms There are so many to choose between. I have a self-hosted blog for which I use Blue Host and WordPress. Blue Host is where I host my website and WordPress is where I actually type my articles. WordPress does have its own hosting services but through this, you have less independence and ability to monetize in different ways. For more information on self-hosting check out this article that I think explains it well: Beginner’s Guide to Self-Hosting Your Blog. If you decide to use a free blog, you can use WordPress.com or Blogger. Brainstorm Content Before you launch your blog, you want to have your first 5-10 posts prepared. Before you can begin writing, decide what purpose you want your blog to serve. I am an inclusion teacher in a middle school setting and this is something that I have a challenging time finding material for. So, I began my TpT store to post the resources I was making and then it seemed like a natural expansion for that to begin a blog. If you aren’t sure what you want your focus to be, don’t rush into this. Take time, scroll through Pinterest. What calls out to you? If you start a blog to just start a blog, you are going to have no passion for what you are writing about and your readers will stop coming back. Decide on Your Financials You need to determine ahead of time what you are willing to spend money on. When I first started, I decided that I was going to put $0 into my blog. But because I did it as cheaply as possible, I was not very successful. You can start a free blog and then change it later, but if you want to do it right you should invest some money. You can choose to spend money on blogging courses: Build and Launch Your Blog Pinterest Traffic Avalanche You could choose to spend money on memberships to help you build your blog: Stock Photos, I love iStock Automatic Scheduling, I love Tailwind Email Marketing, I love ConvertKit Create a Schedule If you say to yourself that you are going to blog in your free time. Then you have a hobby. If you want to make your blog profitable, you need to treat it a little more seriously. You need to schedule into your calendar when you are going to work on your blog. When you are creating your schedule, don’t just schedule in “blogging” from 5-6 pm on Tuesday. Be more specific. Schedule into your blog exactly what you are going to accomplish in that hour. Have one appointment that is “1 blog post” or “create 10 pins” for how long you anticipate that will take you. This will help you stay focused and to hold yourself accountable. Find your Tribe I get the best advice through Facebook groups and following fellow teacher bloggers on Instagram. Being able to learn from the people who have succeeded before you will help you to be more successful also. Also, Check-Out: Build an Instagram Following How I Blog with a Full-Time Job
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Every day I get questions from readers asking about starting a blog of their own. I write a lot about making extra money on the side and publish the occasional income report for WhatMommyDoes.com, so it makes sense I would get a lot of questions. If you are interested in starting a blog so you can make income from home, you are in the right place! Let's dive in. I LOVE getting questions and spend quite a bit of time each week going through and answering each question individually. I realized one day that I should probably start putting answers to some
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Hi all! I'm back to share a super easy but very useful app for your classroom! App Name: Word Clouds Cost: FREE Here's what you will look for: This is app is very simple to use. Students simply type in words to show up in a "cloud" format. The more times a word is typed, the larger it will appear in the cloud (very similar to the Wordle site if you have used that). Students then have the option to change the font, color pattern, or layout design. Here are some ways we use this app in my classroom. As we studied adjectives, students worked in pairs to create a word cloud of adjectives using the five senses - How does it taste, look, feel, smell, and sound? This led into our next session on adverbs. Students were given a verb which they typed in 8 times (to make the verb larger) and then typed in adjectives describing how, when, or where that verb happened. A science use is to give students a topic, in this case an animal classification group (mammals) and have students create a cloud of words associated with it. My favorite way to use Word Clouds though is for student birthdays. For this, I set one iPad out and type the birthday child's name eight times (to ensure it is large). Then, students go one at a time throughout the day and add a character trait that describes the birthday child. If character traits are repeated, it's okay - those words will appear larger. Once all students have typed a trait, I quickly make the cloud (but you could also let the birthday child do this) and let them upload it to their Seesaw portfolio. I'm also considering printing them out to frame as end of the year gifts. I've done word cloud frames as gifts before at the end of the year and the fact that the clouds will all be done for me as an added bonus! <3 Since character traits are something we are really just starting to learn about in 2nd grade, I do post a {positive} character traits sign in the room for those students who may need the support (or help spelling their word). You can grab my character trait signs (both positive and negative) FREE in my shop by clicking the link below! {Download Here}
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When you walk into an interview for a teaching job, you want to feel confident in your skills but also your ability to show them off! In some careers, a resume’ listing experience might be enough, but in teaching, I think it’s a huge boon to go into an interview with a portfolio that really shows the details of that “elementary teacher” position you’ve had (or student teaching). It’s been awhile since I added my On The Hunt for a Teaching Job series, but I know seeing others’ portfolios really helped me (especially as a new teacher!) so I want to share mine. For my portfolio, I picked up a professional binder. Yes, it’s expensive, but you want the cover to say, “I’m credible and you need to look at me!” I used a pre-made Word template to make a cover page and added a photo of me with my class as well as my contact information. In the pocket, I include a resume, and the inside has a matching cover page that works sort of like an informal cover letter. I started with my favorite teaching quote, and used it as a springboard to describe my passion for teaching. I didn’t rehash my resume’ here- but instead wanted to get them interested in me. (Note: Please feel free to use something similar, but please DON’T copy exactly what I wrote. You want it to be unique to YOU!) Another option is to make a brochure. This is really great to leave after an interview, especially if it has a picture so they remember which face goes with which name! Inside, I use dividers to make it clear where I can find certain things. Notice that I said “I can find,” not “the administrator can find.” Administrators may never ask to see your portfolio or have time to do much with it, but if you happen to be in for an interview, a portfolio can be SO helpful! You can see my dividers here, now that I have a few years of experience: Here, you can see my dividers before my last update, when I hadn’t taught in my own classroom. In the past, I just stuck in pages of things I’d done. Most were printed out worksheets, assessments, parent notes, etc. And that was okay, but this time around I decided to show a little more. One HUGE benefit of blogging is that I take lots more pictures of the things going on in my classroom. So, for instance, when I wanted to show my creative lessons, ta – da! I wanted to showcase classroom management, and again, I already had the photos. It’s a great way to not just tell what I would do, but show it. I want principals to be able to imagine me and my classroom in their school! I still kept examples of work and other things behind each section, but these pages made it look really polished. Even if you’re not going to post them on a blog, I’d recommend finding a cheap point-and-shoot camera (or even a smartphone, if you have one) to take photos of your classroom and projects you do. It really helps when a principal wants to imagine you not in a suit, sitting in the office, but in classroom working with students. What’s really great about these pages is that you can print another copy (or go to FedEx Office for more color copies if you just have way too much money) and leave a mini-portfolio at schools without having to leave your nice binder. I used these mini-portfolios when I dropped off resume’s in person, too! When you consider what to include, make sure you think about the basics (classroom management, reading, math, engaging instruction, differentiation, assessment and data, organization), but don’t forget to include a section with your credentials and any honors/ certificates/ professional development/ licenses you may have! (Page protectors will keep you from having to hole punch those important papers.) Think about what makes you unique as a teacher. When they say, “What are your strengths?,” what will you show them? Don’t be afraid to make it unique and bright! For some other professions, you might not want to add color or any element of cute, but I think as long as it looks professional, colorful works really well for standing out. If you’re new here, be sure you check out the rest of this series and my new teacher tips! Next in the On The Hunt series: How to Stand Out (Even Before a Teaching Interview) Thanks for visiting!
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