I often like to work from my bed, especially when I’m working on content for Teach Me Style. I know research shows that it’s not a good idea to work where you sleep but for some reason, I find it comforting. It’s just so cozy!  I pour myself a hot cup of coffee and I get stuff done. With that being said, if my space is messy I have a really hard time focusing. I need my workspace (even if it is my bed/nightstand) to be organized and clutter free in order for me to be my most productive self. Since I’ll be going back to school in less than 3 weeks (I can’t believe I’m typing that!) it’s VERY important for me to be productive… after all I will be working two full time jobs, yes I will be needing ALL of the coffee!

The Mophie All in One Wireless Charger from Best Buy helps keep my nightstand organized. The charging pad charges three devices at once, immediately solving the constant mess of chargers I used to have. Here are some of the amazing features that really sold me on it:

• The charging pad can simultaneously charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch…I don’t have an Apple Watch just yet but it’s on my wish list!
• Qi technology and 7.5W fast wireless charging ensure safe and efficient power transmission, which means none of this accessory may not be supported stuff!
• You simply just set the devices on the pad and it charges. No need to fiddle with phone cords!
• AirPods are charged immediately on contact.
• The charging pad still offers smooth charging with phone cases up to 3mm.

Starting August 27th, my alarm will be set for 5:45 a.m., and luckily for me Best Buy has the tech I need to get ‘Back to It’ and hit the ground running! The Mophie All in One Wireless Charging Pad is a game changer. I start my day at the gym, and then head home to walk the dogs and get ready for school. At school I teach 25 first and second grade students, and once that’s complete, I’m back home to start my work for TMS! As you can see, I don’t have time to worry about my devices not being charged, and this charging pad from Best Buy sits on my nightstand and simultaneously charges all of my devices without the clutter of cords everywhere. Whatever getting ‘Back to It’ means for you this year, bestbuy.ca has all the helpful tech you need to kick start a fall routine.

All this talk has me excited and ready for the new school year!? Teachers and parents, are you ready to go back?!

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5 Ways To Combat Mid Winter Burnout

1.) Leave your work at school.  I used to be terrible at taking my work home with me.  I always felt like I had something on my plate and never fully felt like I could relax.  This is never a good idea.  Try your best to get your work done at school, even if it means staying a bit later.  Which leads me to my next point…

2.) Set limits (or alarms) for yourself. This is a new(ish) strategy that I have been trying and it seem to be working.  After the students leave I take about 5 minutes to check my phone and then I set an alarm for whatever time I want to leave.  Sometimes that might be 4:15, other days it’s 6:00.  Regardless of the time, I know I’m on the clock and I hustle to get as much done as I can in that amount of time.  As soon as my alarm goes off I finish what I’m doing, pack up, and I’m out the door. *Things that also help: music and putting your phone on silent!

3.) Find a buddy.  This is an obvious one but having a friend at work makes everything better.   I have THE BEST teaching partner of all time.  I’m not joking, we are literally teaching soulmates and everyday I am thankful I have her next door.  She keeps me organized and I calm her down. We know our strengths and we help each other constantly but most importantly we make each other laugh.  Speaking of…

4.) Laugh. OMG, just laugh.  Teaching can be the most frustrating job but one thing we are not lacking is comic relief.  At any given time I can look around my classroom and find something to giggle at.  So go ahead and laugh, it’s good for you!

5.) Let it go.  Sometimes, well most of the time, we (teachers) are so focussed on sticking to our lesson plan or schedule even when it’s clearly not working.  Don’t be afraid to let it go, put on Go Noodle – (not sure what that is? Check out this TTT) go outside and build a snowman, or teach the kids a new song.  A 5 minute reset can do wonders for the kids and you!

Happy Teaching!!! I hope you’re all happy to be back in your classrooms after a wonderful winter break!

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But, with that being said, there are days the 3 lines in their agendas just aren’t enough, (especially at the beginning of they year when their printing is in the beginning stages of being amazing ) and on those days I like to use the Remind app.  Remind was built specifically for schools and is used in half of the U.S public schools but if that isn’t convincing enough, here is why I love it:

1.) It is safe and secure! If you want to learn more about their trust and safety practices you can read about them here.
2.) You can schedule reminders ahead of time.
3.) You can see how is reading your messages and who is missing out.
4.) Real-time messaging.  It’s quick and easy just like a text message but you’re not giving out your personal phone number.
5.)You can send pictures… this is probably my favourite feature.  If a note going home is very important, I will send a picture of it just in case it gets lost on the bus or walk home, you never know!

We also have a staff Remind group that allows us to share things that are happening at our school like spirit days, special lunches, meetings, etc! I cannot tell you how many times this has saved my butt. I am organized but very forgetful… I always need a REMIND-er

Ps.  This was not a sponsored post… although I wish it was, haha! I just really do love this app and use it on the daily.

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