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We know that teaching is hard work. For all of the rewarding experiences, it provides educators with, there are always difficult ones too! While our team of teachers work hard to create high-quality teaching resources to help save you time and stress, sometimes you need a little more.
Our Life & Wellbeing category is where you can come to rest, to giggle, to recharge and to remember what it is that brought you to this career in the first place. Whether you are a beginning teacher looking for support and inspiration, or a seasoned teacher in need of a dose of new funny teaching memes, these posts will help you to round out your day just the way you need.
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How School Leaders Are Reducing Teacher Workload Before Term 1 Starts
There's no need to feel lost at sea during the school holidays. Check out this list of 12 simple things you can do to prepare for the new school year.
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What Can Teachers Claim on Tax? Everything You Need to Know About Teacher Tax Deductions
What can teachers claim on tax? Do your work expenses qualify for a tax deduction? Take a look at some tips!
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How to Stop Losing Your Voice as a Teacher (11 Expert Tips)
Being a teacher doesn't have to mean losing your voice. Find out how to protect your teacher voice and still manage your classroom.
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7 Positive New Year's Resolutions for Teachers for 2025
New Year's resolutions for teachers shouldn't be about overwhelming yourself. Try these positive resolutions for 2024.
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Teacher Parental Leave: A Planning Guide for Mums + Dads
Are you welcoming a child into your family this year? This is the teacher parental leave checklist you need in your life!
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Common Teacher Interview Questions — What You'll Be Asked + What You Should Ask
Learn the most common teacher interview questions, plus get tips from veteran teachers on what to ask when you go for a new teaching job!
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21 Inspirational Quotes for Teachers to Lift You Up When You're Down
These inspirational quotes about teachers and teaching come from writers, actors ... even presidents! Do you, or someone you know, need a little reminder of just how awesome teachers are?
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20 Teacher Discounts You'll Want to Check Out This School Year
Explore the ultimate list of teacher discounts, including Apple, Frankie4, Teach Starter, and more ways to save.
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21 Hilarious Teacher Jokes to Make Your Students Laugh Out Loud
Want to get your students laughing? These teacher-approved jokes are perfect for the classroom and guaranteed to bring a smile to Term 1!
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Teacher Life in 2022: How it's Going So Far
Teacher life in 2022 is off to a smashing start!
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14 Teacher Tips for Curating a Teacher Wardrobe
Check out these hints and tips from teachers in the know about how to best curate your teacher wardrobe.
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Teacher Shoes | The Ultimate Guide for Comfort, Fun and Fashion
Here's your ultimate shoe guide for comfort, fashion and a splash of teacher fun to boot!
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20 Practical Graduate Teacher Tips
To help set you up for success for your first year of teaching - check out these practical graduate teacher tips from an experienced teacher.
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33 Summer Holiday Teacher Reads
Are you looking for a good book to read over the break? Check out this list of 33 teacher reads!
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Teachers: The Best Netflix Series to Binge (Holiday Edition)
Want to know what other teachers are binge-watching over the holidays? Read on...
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10 Little Secrets of a Teacher
The little secrets of a teacher exposed.
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Trending Teachers of TikTok: Your Guide
The teachers of TikTok are trending, and it's no wonder why! Take a look at these awesome teacher accounts!
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Post Holiday Blues | How to Beat Them
Are you suffering from post holiday blues? It's time to take charge and beat the blues with everything from positive self-talk to Mocktail Monday, from tricking your brain to dumping an old habit!
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The Ultimate List of Must-Haves this Summer
Teachers - you deserve to spoil yourselves with one of these summer must-haves!
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Time Chunking: Survival Tips for Busy Teachers
What is time chunking and how does it help teachers feel less "over it" and more "on it"?
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Teachers: TED Talks You'll Want to Watch!
Want to feel uplifted and inspired? What you do matters - these TED talks for teachers will help concrete this thought in your mind.
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How to Make a Practical Teacher Survival Kit
As a refreshing change from the usual back-to-school content teachers consume, here's a guide for setting up a Teacher Survival Kit for yourself or a teaching bestie!
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World Mental Health Day | 5 Tips for Teacher Wellbeing
5 practical tips to ensure teacher wellbeing and happiness, just in time for World Mental Health Day!
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Teacher Wellbeing | The Best Ways to Beat Stress
Are you looking for ways to beat stress and to improve your wellbeing? These ideas are sure to get you up, active and feeling on top of the world!
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18 Teacher T-Shirts to Inspire You! | #teachertees
We've scanned the 'gram to get you the coolest #teachertees out! They're meaningful, they're colourful, they're entertaining - they're teacher t-shirts!
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Teacher Appreciation | A Teacher Whose Passion is Contagious
If you are needing a little pick me up or inspiration, read all about Ally Lovejoy and her passion for teaching.
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Brisbane Teacher Meet-Up 2019: Our Most Uplifting Meet-Up Yet!
Take a look back at our 2019 Teacher Meet-Up at Aether Brewing in Brisbane!
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#teachernails | Teacher Nail Art is a Thing!
Teacher nail art-inspiration! If you're a painted nail kinda person - this blog's for you!
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Procrastination | How to Overcome It with Action
The ultimate teachers guide to understanding what procrastination is, why we do it and how to replace procrastination with action.
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Teacher Lunch Box Goals - How to Pack Your Perfect Lunch!
Are you a busy teacher with a lot on your plate? We've got heaps of healthy, inexpensive and delicious teacher lunch ideas for you!
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10 Memes for Millennial Teachers Who Slay
We're spilling the tea on ten memes for millennial teachers that will have you saying "Yas, queen!".
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Collaborative Teaching | Creating the Dream Teaching Team
In many schools, collaborative teaching with one or more colleague or supervisor is the way of life. So, how do we positively collaborate?