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So you’ve seen teachers all over social media with a blog? Now, it’s time for you to start your own teaching blog!

Yes, that’s right! You! You need to start your own teaching blog too!

You may wonder why, how and doubt what in the world you are going to share on your blog. But all of us teacher bloggers have been in the same position. Let me tell you, it’s not as intimidating as it seems! If I can do it, you can too!

Let’s get started!

Here are answers to some questions that you may have.

How can I start a teaching blog?

Simple. Sign up for a domain name. Think about a name for your blog that captures your essence as a teacher. Think about your grade level and who you are as a teacher. I chose Happy Days in First Grade because my name is Ha. Since you can’t spell Happy without Ha, it just seems like the perfect fit! My favorite grade to teach is first grade too and thus, Happy Days in First Grade.

Which type of blog site is the best fit for me?

So for yearsssss, I used Blogger and liked how easy it was to use. However as my business grew, its options were clearly too limiting. So I signed up with WordPress.org, and it was the BEST. DECISION. EVER. If you are planning to monetize your teaching materials, I would definitely recommend WordPress.org.

I just love all the functions and now all of the content are now officially mine!

Who will host my blog?

When I was looking around, I came across a lot of web hosting companies. Needlessly to say, I did my research and decided on DreamHost. I’m so glad I did because their Help Live Chat was simply amazing! The representatives held my hand through each step and were extremely patient.

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What should my blog look like?

That’s a really fun question because it all depends on you! The look of your blog is called a theme. You can either build one with DreamHost then import it to WordPress or you can buy and install one yourself!

My blog’s theme is from Restored 316. I researched and researched and all of their beautiful and feminine themes just resonated with me! They have a wide range of themes, so it’s easy to find one that best fits your needs.

What should I write about?

Write whatever that is important to you as a teacher. Share your teaching practices, classroom routines or any helpful information that another teacher could benefit from. My inspiration comes straight from my classroom and what I am teaching at the moment. Don’t forget to add a lot of visuals, tips and ideas. Those are the most organic posts and will definitely resonate with other teachers.

What are the benefits of being a blogger?

When I first started blogging, I really didn’t know where this journey would take me but I knew it would be an adventure. I have been able to share so many posts and teaching resources with teachers around the world. In addition, I have been able to connect with so many amazing teachers and teacher bloggers along the way!

So what are you waiting for! Start your own blog now!

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The best way to a teacher’s heart is with coffee The best way to a teacher’s heart is with coffee and easy gift ideas. ☕️ 🛍 At least for me, that is. 🤣

Double tap if you love coffee too! Link in bio for this Valentine Gift tag and snag up the bundle for 120 tags for the entire year to save! 💕 Bit.ly/FebruaryGiftTags
Nothing makes my heart happier than an organized c Nothing makes my heart happier than an organized classroom. ♥️

Having an organized and tidy space where everything that I need has its own space, frees me up to do the important things like teaching and meeting in small groups with my firsties. 🍎📚

I also love how the kids know where to get supplies when they need them- no questions asked. 

Plus, it also gives them pride, comfort, and ownership in up-keeping our learning space together.
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When Cupid’s arrows glow in the dark, who wouldn When Cupid’s arrows glow in the dark, who wouldn’t want to shoot them, right?! 💘 🥰

I love how hot gluing these heart confetti to little glow sticks made these little Valentine presents even more fun and festive!!! 🥰

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We’re about to kickstart our next Writing and Re We’re about to kickstart our next Writing and Reading unit on American inventors. We usually start out with male inventors, then Asian-American, Hispanic, and women inventors too!!!! 🤩🥳🥰✏️📚

When planning, I try to be very intentional by including a list of diverse inventors. I want my students to learn, be inspired, but most importantly feel represented.

After learning about both female and male American inventors, I then provide them with another list of diverse inventors that are not as well known. From this list, they choose one to do their Hole-in-Poster project. 

It’s one of my favorite projects and always makes my heart so happy! Swipe to see more and check out my lil’ man’s project when he was in first grade! 

Link in bio to grab the signs and printables. 📚✨

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Next week will be our 21st week of school and 18th Next week will be our 21st week of school and 18th week of in-person school. 

Our first three weeks were virtual and then it’s been in-person since. 

Due to our numbers, one teacher was able to stay remote while the rest of the team went in-person.

I had so many feelings as I welcomed the kids back to school, but I knew in my heart that teaching in-person was my JAM and for those  kids who were going back, they needed me and our little space so so much. ♥️

While I came back in-person, my own kids were blessed enough to stay home with daddy. The truth is, they had good days learning remotely, they also had some really hard days and poor daddy tried his best while working from home. 😭👨🏻‍💻

So after much deliberation and praying, our kids are now back in-person with face masks during school hours and  have been doing so so well. 

We are so grateful that they are being loved on and cared for by their amazing teachers, who are also my sweet friends, and getting to know more friends in their class! 

Plus, they are thrilled to hang out in my classroom before and after school again. 🤣🤩 #teacherskids

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What is Level Up?
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