Teacher Reflections & Wellbeing
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January Prep Reflections: Part 2
When Life, School, and January Collide Before the school year begins, I like to take a moment to reflect on the thinking, planning, and intentions that shape my classroom. This January reflection series shares that process, one post at a time. In Part 1, I wrote about January prep and long to-do lists. What I did not fully capture is how January prep rarely happens in isolation. This January, life has joined the planning party in full force. Over the past few weeks, we have been moving house, which means I currently live somewhere between unpacked boxes, half-organised cupboards, and the strong belief that I definitely packed the scissors but…
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Reflecting on Classroom Prep: The January Journey
A reflective January blog for teachers on preparing for a new school year, managing long to-do lists, and starting with intention rather than perfection.
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‘My Weekly Spark’ A Reflective Tool for Teachers
Teaching can be fast-paced, creative, and ever-changing, and that’s exactly what inspired this week’s reflection. In my most recent post, I discussed the importance of pausing to celebrate growth and recognising the small wins that keep us inspired. That reflection led to the creation of this simple tool, ‘My Weekly Spark‘. ✨ My Weekly Spark is a printable reflection sheet designed to help teachers pause, refocus, and reignite their passion each week. 💡 Read this week’s reflection, ‘A Fresh Start‘, or download the resource below to start your own weekly spark! Let’s make reflection part of our creative practice, one spark at a time. 💕
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🌿 Why Teacher Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
As teachers, we spend a significant amount of our time giving to our students, colleagues, and school communities. Somewhere in the mix, it’s easy to forget ourselves. I’ve been there, too. The lesson plans pile up, the emails never stop, and the guilt creeps in if we even think about taking a break. But here’s the truth: teacher self-care isn’t selfish. It’s essential. Research consistently shows that teacher well-being is directly linked to student outcomes. When teachers are well, classrooms are calmer, students learn more effectively, and the entire school community benefits (McCallum, 2017; ERB Learn, 2024). And what better time to remember this than during the school holidays? The…
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🌱 Why Weekly Reflections Make You a Better Teacher
Teaching is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, but it’s also one of the most challenging. No two days in the classroom are ever the same, and it can feel like you’re constantly riding a wave of highs and lows. That’s exactly why weekly reflections matter. The Ups and Downs I want to be able to reflect honestly, not just on the good days, but also on the days that test me. Being a teacher means embracing the reality that some weeks flow easily while others feel like a climb uphill. By sharing reflections, I hope to show that teaching isn’t about perfection; it’s about growth, resilience,…
