
Care Less, Teach Better: The Art of Low-Energy Authority
Stop trying to be the hero. Heroes carry everything, and eventually, they collapse under it. Now, be the Overlord instead.

The Curriculum of Madness: A Teaching Generator for August Survival
Today I give you a survival tool, a small system for managing the August chaos. Welcome to the Curriculum of Madness!

Classroom Management as Dark Arts: Housekeeping in the Evil Lair
Today we're talking Magic through Housekeeping: how to tidy the room and air out those cluttered student minds.

Slightly Evil Self-Care Tips for Overachieving Teachers
So here’s to the new year, same chaos, same you, just slightly wiser and marginally better hydrated.

The Evil Teacher’s Guide to Surviving December
If you can’t beat the holiday madness, join it... but with an evil grin.

Unlock Your Potential: Essential DOs and DON'Ts of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
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Welcome to the world of professional development, where the options are overwhelming and the expectations are unrealistic...
But it doesn't have to be this way! Take a look at the DOs and DON'Ts of CPD and take ownership of your development.

Let's Start Moving! 10 Active Energizers
Like flies brought back to life with sunrays, our students wake…

Staying Relaxed in Class: No-Prep Lesson Plan
Discover creative ways to make your classroom a haven of relaxation and learning and encourage your students to unwind and thrive … while using English, of course!

Classroom Changes: How to Prepare for the New
Still feeling the "New Year, New Me" vibes? Before you go with introducing changes, take a step back and evaluate the effectiveness of the practices you currently use - and I share some ideas you can use!

Teacher's Kick-off: Launching a Strong School Year
I made a collection of the posts that will empower you to kick off the year with confidence. Take a look at my tips ranging from classroom organization to building strong relationships with students.
