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Let's be honest. Teaching. Is. Hard.

But, there is a reason you chose this profession, even with all its challenges. The Ever Growing Teacher is here to help you rediscover that purpose and support you as you continue to evolve in your teaching practice. Through sharing my experiences, I aim to offer practical strategies, time-saving resources, and small, thoughtful adjustments that can make a big difference. This space is all about helping you refine your approach, adapt to what works best for you, and grow—making teaching feel more balanced, lighter, and truly rewarding.

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Become a Mentor Teacher: What's Holding You Back?

Starting My Mentorship Journey My passion for mentoring student teachers began when I was a student teacher myself. I was fortunate to...

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Changing the Culture of Teaching: How to Prevent Burnout

Teaching is a rewarding but demanding profession. We give so much of ourselves throughout the day, often running to the bathroom,...

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Missing Pieces: Strengthening Teacher-EA Collaboration After the Strike

The Impact of the CUPE Strike: Why EAs Are Essential If there’s one thing the recent Edmonton Public Schools strike has highlighted, it’s...

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I still hear my mentor teachers’ voices in my head—guiding, encouraging, reminding me of the small but powerful lessons they taught me. 💛

Taking on a student teacher can feel overwhelming, but with the right systems and mindset, it doesn’t have to be. In fact, it can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your career. 🌱

Swipe through for some of the most common hesitations teachers have about mentoring—because if you’ve ever thought, “I don’t have time” or “What if it doesn’t work out?”—you’re not alone. But I promise, the impact you’ll make is worth it.

Want to know more about how you can become a mentor teacher with confidence? Check out my latest blog post where I dive into everything you need to know to get started! Link in bio. 🌟

What’s holding you back from taking the leap? Let’s chat in the comments! ⬇️

#MentorshipMatters #TeacherMentor #TeacherLife #TeachingCommunity #NewTeacherSupport #FutureEducators #GrowthMindset #TeachingTips #TeacherLeadership #MentorTeacher #EducationCommunity #TeacherDevelopment #TeachingJourney #EmpowerTeachers #TeacherSupport #EdChat #TeachersOfInstagram #TeachingIsLove”

AI isn’t here to replace thinking—it’s here to refine it. ✨🧠

Use ChatGPT to sharpen your own critical thinking and spark deeper discussions with your students. Try these prompts to push perspectives, encourage debate, and make learning more dynamic.

How do you use AI in your teaching? 💬 Drop a comment!

#EverGrowingTeacher #DeepThinking #AIInEducation #TeachingWithTech #InquiryBasedLearning #ChatGPTForTeachers

Let’s lift each other up!

💛 What’s one way you’ve supported a colleague or have felt seen or supported yourself? Share in the comments and let’s inspire each other! ✨ #evergrowingteacher #teachersupport #lifteachotherup

📖🎧 Since pairing Kindle with Audible for class read-alouds, I’ve never looked back! 🚀

Im no longer confined to my desk, book in hand, while trying to monitor engagement. Now, I can move around the room, model annotations in real-time, and keep students actively engaged.

Here’s how it works:
✔️ Kindle on the Smart Board – Students follow along with the text, improving word recognition and comprehension.
✔️ Audible Narration – Professional readers bring stories to life, helping with fluency and expression.
✔️ Screen Recording – An option to screen record the session as you read/listen and upload chapters to Google Classroom for students who need to revisit or catch up.

This strategy has transformed my read-alouds—making them more interactive, accessible, and engaging!

Have you tried this? What’s your go-to trick for making read-alouds more effective? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️✨

#EverGrowingTeacher #ReadAloudMagic #TechInTeaching #EngagedClassroom

🌊📚 Why Julia and the Shark is your next class read aloud 📚🌊

As we head towards Hats Off for Mental Health month, Julia and the Shark is a great choice for your next read-aloud. This story invites students to explore themes of mental health, family dynamics, and self-discovery in a gentle, meaningful way.

💙 Why it’s a great fit:

🔹Mental Health Focus: Julia’s journey reflects real emotions and challenges, making it a perfect way to open conversations about mental health with your students.
🔹Thought-Provoking: Julia’s curiosity about the Greenland shark and her relationship with her mom spark important discussions about balance, passion, and family.
🔹Relatable Characters: Students will connect with Julia’s growth and the emotional experiences she faces, offering an opportunity for self-reflection and empathy.
🔹Cross-Curricular Connections: It ties in beautifully with science, emotions, and personal growth, making it an ideal read for a well-rounded discussion.

📖 Find my Julia and the Shark Student Workbook on TPT to guide you through your read aloud!

➡️It includes comprehension questions, extended thinking prompts, research and creative tasks, annotation development, and a final assignment. Plus, there’s a differentiated version with simplified questions and sentence stems to support all learners.

Link in bio! 🔗✨

#MentalHealthAwareness #HatsOffForMentalHealth #ReadAloud #JuliaAndTheShark #ClassroomReads #MentalHealthInSchools #TeachingWithBooks #SEL #Div2Teachers

🌿 The culture shift teachers need 🌿

One thing I wish someone had told me when I started teaching: you don’t need to work overtime to prove your worth.

In my latest blog post, I’m sharing how to focus on what really matters—your well-being and your students by developing effective systems and strategies in your classroom.

Click the link in bio to read more!

💬 What healthy work-life balance boundaries do you set for yourself as a teacher?

#teacherwellness #burnoutfree #worksmarternotharder #healthyteachinghabits

🎥 Make Review Videos with Educreations! 📝

Easily create engaging review videos using stop-and-start recording, annotations, and voiceovers to reteach concepts in any subject. Share the video link on a class website so students can access it anytime—perfect for absences, intervention, and quiz reviews!

✨ Pro Tip: Take screenshots of lesson slides to add visuals and reinforce learning!

📱 App: Educreations
💰 Cost: Free (up to 50MB of storage)

#Educreations #EdTech #MathReview
#DigitalLearning #TeachingTools #TechInTheClassroom #EdTechTools #ClassroomInnovation #StudentEngagement

Who knew two simple words could be such a game-changer? ✨ “Thank you” isn’t just polite—it’s a secret weapon for classroom management. Try it out and watch the magic happen! 🪄

👇 What’s YOUR favorite go-to phrase in the classroom? Let’s swap strategies! #TeacherTips #ClassroomManagement

✨ Do you ever catch yourself stuck in the comparison game? ✨

It’s so easy to fall into the comparison trap—watching a veteran teacher effortlessly pull a lesson out of thin air or scrolling through Instagram, where every classroom looks picture-perfect (thanks to multiple takes, edits, and maybe even a little AI magic).

But here’s the truth: your journey is your own.

If you can ask yourself, “Am I doing the best I can today with what I have?” and the answer is yes, that’s all that matters.

A year from now, you’ll have more experience, more tools, and more confidence. But that doesn’t mean today’s best isn’t enough. Because it is. 💛

#TeacherLife #ProgressNotPerfection #YouAreEnough #EverGrowingTeacher

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Become a Mentor Teacher: What's Holding You Back?

Changing the Culture of Teaching: How to Prevent Burnout

Missing Pieces: Strengthening Teacher-EA Collaboration After the Strike

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