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50 Self-Care Ideas for Teachers - Vanessa
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (57), professional development (271), Teacher Utilities (198)
In the Classroom
Set up a designated space where students (and you) can take short breaks to reset with stress-relief tools such as fidget items, mindfulness coloring sheets, or breathing exercises. Create a weekly or monthly challenge where you and your students set self-care goals, including drinking enough water, practicing gratitude, or taking mindful movement breaks. Integrate short movement activities, stretching, or guided breathing exercises throughout the day to help reduce stress and improve focus for both you and your students. Dedicate a few minutes each week to self-reflection, where students (and you) write about accomplishments, gratitude, or personal growth, reinforcing the importance of mental well-being. Create a book online using Book Creator, reviewed here or ePubEditor, reviewed here for this activity. Encourage self-care and emotional well-being by displaying uplifting quotes, student-created affirmations, or "kindness shoutouts" to create a supportive classroom environment.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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The Three R's for Teacher Self-Care: Reflect. Release. Recharge - PBS LearningMedia
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (57), professional development (271), Teacher Utilities (198)
In the Classroom
Incorporate creative outlets such as drawing, writing, or music breaks to help students (and yourself) release tension and refocus. Allow students to choose comfortable seating or movement-friendly options to promote a stress-free and adaptable learning environment. Regularly share positive moments, shoutouts, or gratitude statements as a class to build a supportive and uplifting environment. Set aside a few minutes for quiet reading, mindfulness, or deep breathing exercises to help everyone reset and regain energy.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Complete Guide to Self-Care for Educators - Purdue Global
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (57), professional development (271), Teacher Utilities (198)
In the Classroom
Start or end the day with a brief mindfulness exercise, such as deep breathing, guided meditation, or a gratitude reflection, to help both you and your students reset and focus. Incorporate short physical activity breaks, such as stretching, chair yoga, or quick energizers, to boost mood and reduce stress for both you and your students. Create a classroom culture that values self-care by celebrating small wins, using positive affirmations, and fostering an atmosphere of kindness and support.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Burned-In Teacher - Dr. Chris Jones
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): mental health (57), podcasts (137), professional development (271), Teacher Utilities (198)
In the Classroom
Encourage students (and yourself) to keep a journal where they reflect on challenges, successes, and growth opportunities, fostering a mindset of resilience and continuous improvement. Create the journals online with Book Creator, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here. Empower students by giving them leadership roles in the classroom, allowing them to take ownership of projects, problem-solving, and peer mentoring. Work with students to set personal and academic goals, reinforcing the idea that growth stems from intentional reflection and action, rather than success or failure. Integrate conversations about perseverance, leadership, and personal development into classroom discussions, helping students see challenges as opportunities for growth.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Resilient Teacher Podcast - Brittany Blackwell
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (57), podcasts (137), professional development (271), Teacher Utilities (198)
In the Classroom
Implement strategies from the podcast to create a supportive and inclusive classroom, emphasizing growth mindset, positive affirmations, and student-led discussions on well-being. Set clear expectations for work-life balance by managing grading time, limiting after-hours emails, and modeling self-care practices for students. Create a PLC that listens to the podcast and holds discussions (such as a book club) regularly to support one another. Use podcast insights on managing stress cycles to help students recognize their emotions and develop effective coping strategies, such as journaling or taking movement breaks. Use reflection prompts from the podcast to assess teaching practices, set personal growth goals, and collaborate with colleagues on sustainable strategies to reduce burnout.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What is Teacher Self-Care, and How Do You Practice It? - Waterford.org
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (57), professional development (271), Teacher Utilities (198)
In the Classroom
Start or end the day with a short mindfulness exercise, such as deep breathing, guided meditation, or a gratitude reflection. This benefits both students and teachers by creating a calm, focused learning environment. Encourage a culture of gratitude by having students contribute to a gratitude wall or keep individual gratitude journals. Participating alongside students can help teachers cultivate positivity in their daily routines. Create the journals digitally by individual Book Creator stories reviewed here or a class journal in Google Slides reviewed here. Incorporate quick check-ins at the start of class where students and teachers can share how they're feeling using a mood scale, emojis, or reflective prompts. This fosters a supportive environment and reminds teachers to be aware of their own well-being. Schedule short movement breaks, stretching, or relaxation activities throughout the day. These moments help reduce stress and keep both students and teachers refreshed.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Self-Care Tips For Teachers That You've Never Heard Before - Everything AJA
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): mental health (57), podcasts (137), professional development (271), Teacher Utilities (198)
In the Classroom
Play soft instrumental music during independent work time to create a soothing environment that enhances focus and reduces stress for both students and teachers. Assign students responsibilities like passing out papers, organizing materials, or updating the classroom calendar to reduce your workload and build student ownership. Choose one day per week to stay late for grading, lesson planning, or preparing materials, so the rest of the week remains manageable without constant overtime. Arrive a little earlier to set up the day's materials, adjust the classroom environment, and mentally prepare, helping to reduce the feeling of being rushed.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Use, Understand & Engage: A Digital Media Literacy Framework for Canadian Schools - MediaSmarts
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K to 12tag(s): critical thinking (141), digital citizenship (85), digital literacy (22), media literacy (106)
In the Classroom
Students can analyze online news articles, images, or social media posts and determine if they are real or fake. In groups, students can brainstorm responsible online behaviors and create a classroom "Digital Citizenship Agreement." Show students different online ads, influencer sponsorships, or product placements and have them analyze how advertising techniques, persuasive language, and media bias influence consumer behavior. Students can create a PSA podcast using Spotify for Podcasters (formerly Anchor) reviewed here or video using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here on topics like online safety, media bias, misinformation, or ethical social media use.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Self-Care for Educators - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (57), social and emotional learning (111)
In the Classroom
Save these sites for when you need more motivation. Find ways to nurture yourself with self-care. Share these resources with your colleagues, perhaps during staff meetings or in-service training.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TLS Inquiry Writing - Yourway Learning
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2 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), inquiry (28), Teacher Utilities (198), writing (311)
In the Classroom
This tool provides a short response. After the initial response, use the chat feature to ask specific questions to build a more robust and fully developed activity. Ideas to include in your chat are the names of current novels students are reading, integration of other content areas, inclusion of specific writing frameworks, and creation of an assessment rubric. Engage students in writing activities by assigning activities and games available at Groovelit, reviewed here to develop vocabulary, narrative, and argumentative writing skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Culturally Mindful Connection Assessment - Yourway Learning
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K to 12tag(s): african american (128), artificial intelligence (217), cross cultural understanding (176), multilingual (71), student-centered (6), Teacher Utilities (198)
In the Classroom
Although this tool provides feedback to support Black students in the classroom, it is also valuable to generate specific ideas for implementing an action plan to support and include students of all cultures within the school community. Extend this tool's ideas using the request changes feature to ask for more specific information. For example, if the suggestion includes establishing structured peer support networks, ask for specific ideas and examples on how to do this for your grade level. Share the ideas with your administrators and grade-level peers as you consider ways to implement your plans. Consider using an organizational tool such as Milanote reviewed here to collaborate, save, and share your ideas and resources.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Culturally Responsive Teaching - Yourway Learning
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), cross cultural understanding (176), racism (81), Teacher Utilities (198), teaching strategies (52)
In the Classroom
Use this AI generator to find inclusive teaching ideas for any lesson in just seconds. Ask for ideas to incorporate a student's culture into activities or integrate cultural learning activities across all subject areas. For example, when learning about European countries, find activities to include with science, math, and writing assignments. Make a new student feel at home by integrating ideas from their culture into reading and writing projects. Develop critical thinking skills by incorporating inquiry thinking and suggested activities into your current lessons. As a final project, ask student groups to create digital books using Book Creator reviewed here using images and descriptions that reflect a multicultural understanding of their learning activities.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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5 Must-Have Health & Wellness Tools for Teacher Self-Care - Alludo
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K to 12tag(s): blogs (71), mental health (57), professional development (271), Teacher Utilities (198)
In the Classroom
Create a weekly self-care challenge where students (and you) commit to small acts of well-being, such as drinking more water, practicing gratitude, or taking deep breaths. Set up a quiet space with fidget tools, coloring pages, or reflection prompts where students can take a moment to self-regulate when feeling overwhelmed. Start the day with positive affirmations or have students write their own encouraging statements to build confidence and a supportive classroom culture. Incorporate a few minutes of self-reflection through writing prompts or gratitude journaling to help students develop emotional awareness while also benefiting your own well-being.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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School Pages - School Pages
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1 to 10tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), Teacher Utilities (198)
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Teachers can use this as a way to search for lessons and ideas. Teachers can use the AI features to enhance their lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Blended Learning Planner - Yourway Learning
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), blended learning (27), flipped learning (4), Teacher Utilities (198)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this site to use at any time to create blended learning activities throughout the year. Use the request change feature to integrate different blended learning activities. For example, ask to include flipped learning and station rotations in your lesson. Modify the activity and request additional details. If the activity consists of a learning game that requires questions or real-world problems, ask this tool to create those items and include them in the outline. Continue asking for modifications and support materials as needed until satisfied. Find additional resources for blended learning at TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Blended Learning Resources, reviewed here.Edge Features:
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Plan My Lesson Tool - Yourway Learning
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), professional development (271), Teacher Utilities (198)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of this lesson generation tool to create new lessons or improve your current lessons. Use this tool to generate a lesson in just a few minutes, then browse through the lesson plan to find new ideas and resources to include with your current plan. In addition to the lesson activity, plans include extension activities and additional resources to include in your planning. When writing the prompt to create a lesson, include as much information as possible to generate results that work for you. Items to include are class size, type of activities to include, and differentiation needs. Visit the archive of OK2Ask: AI for Creating Learning Objects, reviewed here to find many ideas for creating learning objects that accompany your lesson plan.Edge Features:
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Yourway - Yourway Learning
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), assessment (134), cross cultural understanding (176), differentiation (77), rubrics (35), social and emotional learning (111), Teacher Utilities (198), vocabulary (241)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many free tools available at Yourway to improve your lesson planning, increase student engagement, and save time. For example, use the Plan My Lesson Tool to create a lesson plan that matches learning objectives and teaching standards or create collaborative classroom activities in just a few seconds. When using AI-generation tools, include as much information as possible when writing a prompt to receive the best output. Ideas to include are the number of students in your class, the number of gifted students, and how many are on IEPs. Mention the type of activities your students enjoy and any other pertinent information that would help to create meaningful and engaging activities. Learn more about creating effective prompts at this blog post.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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6 Self-Care and Wellness Resources for Teachers and School Employees - Panorama Education
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (57), professional development (271)
In the Classroom
Teachers can implement social-emotional learning in the classroom. Teachers can begin to look deeper into their mental health and well-being. Teachers can discuss ways to focus more on mental health for themselves and their students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teacher Self Care: Free Online Tools for When You Lack the Will to Teach - E2e's Teacher Self Care: Free Online Tools for When You Lack th
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (57), social and emotional learning (111)
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Try the different activities and web resources suggested on the website.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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FREE Self-Care Teacher Toolkit - The Self Care Toolkit
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (57), social and emotional learning (111)
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Try the different activities in the toolkit and discuss ways to implement self-care within the school itself.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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