WELCOME TO EDUCATOR TOOLS!
A free library of planning tools, time-saving strategies, and wellness tips for educators. Start here to find the tools to help you thrive!
WEEKLY PRIORITIES PLANNER
A reusable weekly planning tool to help educators stay focused on what matters most—without the overwhelm of a never-ending to-do list.
WEEKLY TO-DO PLANNER
A simple weekly tool to help educators prioritize tasks, clear mental clutter, and end your week feeling accomplished.
TEACHER AFFIRMATION CARDS
20 printable affirmation cards designed just for teachers to support your mindset, motivation, and balance all year long.
TACKLING CHALLENGING STUDENT BEHAVIOR CHECKLIST
Not sure what’s fueling that behavior?
This quick checklist helps you pause, reflect, and reset before reacting.
Recentered Toolkit
Create your own Recentered Toolkit with simple items you likely have at home. This free resource includes tools for engaging your senses and personal mantras to help you reset, refocus, and RECENTER anytime you need it.
five reflective questions for a meaningful parent-teacher conference
Parent-teacher conferences can be a powerful opportunity to connect with families, foster understanding, and support students’ growth. Read on to make your conferences not only productive, but also rewarding and meaningful!
feeding the brain: breathing & movement strategies
Increase student alertness and focus in the classroom! Save this poster to your desktop for some easy-to-implement strategies.
ACCOMMODATIONS - TOOLS FOR PLANNING & TRACKING
AN EDITABLE GOOGLE SHEET THAT PROVIDES:
A LIST OF ACCOMMODATIONS THAT CAN BE USED TO SUPPORT ALL LEARNERS IN YOUR CLASSROOM
3 DIFFERENT WAYS TO TRACK STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONS
TWELVE EFFECTIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES THAT ENGAGE STUDENTS IN THEIR LEARNING
A collated list of twelve of my favorite teaching strategies to implement in the classroom. Each strategy is linked to a site that provides you with further information.
Blizzards and Balance: Finding Peace Amidst Weather’s Whims
What kind of energy do you want feel as you experience your “snow day” ? Will it be an energy drainer (e.g., focusing on rescheduling everything/how will all of this ever get done, the dread of shoveling and salty roads) OR will you find peace amidst the weather’s whims?
Read about how to identify your energy drainers and how to begin letting go of what is out of your control.
minding what matters & Letting go of the to-dos
We don’t often realize how our to-do lists can control our thoughts and feelings. As an educator and coach, I have come to understand that I am not alone, as this is something that comes up in discussion with almost every single one of my clients. Fortunately, there are actions we can take to let go of the to-do list and mind what matters the most.
EDUCATOR'S GUIDE - THRIVING DURING THE WEEKS LEADING UP TO WINTER BREAK
Your guide to THRIVING instead of surviving the weeks leading up to winter break.
time blocking
Use this time management technique to get back control of your calendar and make your days more productive. The video shares how to implement time blocking in three steps with real examples from a teacher and a school principal.
creating and implementing a to-do system
Three steps to developing a "to-do system."
1. Choose one place for all of your to-dos.
2. Create your list for the day.
3. Prioritize your top 5 to-dos and get those done first.