How Teachers Can Work a Side Gig Throughout the Year by Emily Graham

July 31st, 2021

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How Teachers Can Work a Side Gig Throughout the Year by Emily Graham offers advice for teachers looking to expand their income and hone their skills. This can be done at the same time you relieve some stress without short changing your family obligations. As a teacher/administrator my wife and I made money on the side writing for computer magazines. This not only brought in extra income, it also kept us on the leading edge.

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Safe Ways to Encourage Kids to Play and Explore Outdoors by Emily Graham

July 23rd, 2021

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Safe Ways to Encourage Kids to Play and Explore Outdoors by Emily Graham offers excellent advice for parents and teachers about getting kids outdoors for fresh air and exercise. It’s easy to just let them sit around inside and play computer games or watch TV, but with a little effort and this advice, you can make them healthier and more vibrant. Thanks, Emily.

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Easy Summer Reading Professional Development – My Book Summaries

July 20th, 2021

Free Resources for Busy Parents and Educators Who Don’t Have as Much Time to Read and Surf as I Do Since I started this blog in 2009 after caring for my wife who died from ALS, I have summarized 200 nonfiction books. Many are from the field of education, but most are more general in […]

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Four Ways To Stay Motivated During Your College Final Exams by Craig Middleton

July 10th, 2021

4Four Ways To Stay Motivated During Your College Final Exams by Craig Middleton offers sound advice for new and experienced college students. Even though final exams are far away from this date, this is a good time to formulate your game plan for your next set of finals. Introduction College is a period of newfound […]

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Sensory Play For Toddlers Using Regular Household Items by Herman Samano

July 5th, 2021

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Sensory Play For Toddlers Using Regular Household Items by Herman Samano is a must-read for any parent with young children. This article offers excellent advice for how to help a toddler better adapt to the world around them. Be sure to share with toddler parents you know. Thanks, Herman.

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