Every teacher, regardless of grade level or student count, understands the stress that the job puts on both the body and the mind. The time necessary to develop a lesson plan fit for their students, the commitment and care it takes to show up every day and put their best foot forward, teachers deserve a lot of respect. Unfortunately, insufficient resources and a currently dicey political atmosphere can make an already taxing profession that much more unbearable. Burnout in these professionals is extremely common, and without an extensive set of changes, society’s next generation may pay the price. Teacher selfcare is extremely important in limiting the amount of burnout experienced and the infographic paired alongside this post details a number of ways that these professionals can mitigate stress and regain control.
Check out Teacher Self-Care 101, provided by Curriculum Associates; an organization offering lessons in PHONICS for Reading.
