ETED Blog
Serving Every Teacher, Every Day
At Kids In Need Foundation, we have the honor to share stories of inspiration, perseverance, and joy through our #EveryTeacherEveryDay movement on our social media channels. But we want to hear more from you! Your voices deserve to be heard all year round. Whether you’re at the top of your game or facing challenges in…
Read MoreTeacher Supports 101
No matter where you are along your teacher journey, you’ll need help from time to time. Maybe you’re a brand-new teacher struggling with classroom organization or a seasoned veteran who is looking to revamp your classroom management style (I mean – the kids are different these days!). Teacher needs seem to never end, but if…
Read MoreCommunity Engagement for Teacher Support
It takes a village. You hear this countless times in who knows how many different contexts. The concept applies to the schools we work in as well. A teacher should not be an island. A supportive group of friends, colleagues, administration, and parents should surround them, should surround you. Community engagement for teachers is imperative for…
Read MoreTrue Stories from #EveryTeacherEveryDay
In December, we reached out to our teachers to ask them what inspires them in the classroom. We have received numerous heartfelt responses from teachers all over the country just like you. Some are thriving, some are struggling, many are somewhere in between. As teachers, we know these feelings can change from day to day…
Read MoreExercise Your Body, Exercise Your Mind
Disclaimer, please consult a doctor/health professional before starting any exercise program. This article is for entertainment purposes only. If you ask around, chances are most people have added a resolution somehow relating to exercise for 2023. And with good reason; the science is hard to ignore. When you exercise your body and mind, you significantly decrease…
Read MoreNew Year, New Mindset
Classroom teaching is, in a word, overwhelming. There’s just nothing else like it out there. You are constantly inundated with individual and class-wide needs, administrative demands, parent concerns, and daily to-do lists that grow and grow. The plans you so carefully craft are more often than not adjusted, amended, or even tossed aside to make…
Read MoreLast-Minute Gifts for a Teacher out of Time
Classroom life leading up to winter break always feels a little out of control. Kids are beyond excited for a break. It requires more of your energy to keep them focused and productive. Maybe you’re too exhausted to get some shopping done in the evenings. Or your calendar has filled up with other obligations, keeping…
Read MoreRecharge Your Batteries this Holiday Season
Ready or not, the holidays are upon us. December calendars fill up quickly with events and to-do lists. It’s a fun time, but it is unquestionably exhausting. And you’re still working through all of it. It is time to recharge your batteries this holiday season. No doubt, teachers tend to be workaholics. You probably find…
Read MoreDecember Holiday Lesson Roundup
December is full of eagerness and anticipation. Your students seem about to burst, filled to the brim with pent-up energy. They may be easily distractible; no matter which holiday(s) they may celebrate, it is impossible to ignore the uptick in excitement levels. And the prospect of a winter break looms large ahead of them. As…
Read MoreCombat Bullying by Spreading Positivity
While bullying at school has certainly evolved over the years with the onset of technology and social media, the basic problem persists among younger people. Yet it remains a tricky issue to manage in a school, often occurring in subtle verbal or emotional ways rather than the more noticeable physical bullying. While we know every…
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