Author: peacepaper
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Teacher Tips
The most important “tip” for all teachers is to begin with what you want your classroom to feel like. It sounds so easy, but we can get so lost, so wrapped up in everything else that you are just doing what you think needs to be done and the vibe you envisioned for your class…
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Simple Plans. Powerful Teaching. A Better Way to Plan for K–3
You don’t need a color-coded, 12-section lesson plan document to teach well. Here’s what you actually need — and how to make it work every week. Let’s be honest: most early elementary teachers didn’t fall in love with teaching so they could spend Sunday afternoons filling out elaborate plan books. But without a clear plan,…
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You Give So Much — It’s Time to Give a Little Back to Yourself
A practical guide to daily self-care for teachers who are running on love, caffeine, and sheer determination. 8 min read For every teacher who has ever cried in their car You became a teacher because something in you knew it was a calling, not just a job. You still feel that. Even on the days…
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About Me
From the Classroom to the Heart I started Paper and Peace after years in the trenches as a veteran teacher. Like you, I’ve sat through countless professional development sessions where “self-care” was the buzzword of the day. But let’s be honest: it always felt a little flat. When you’re balancing grading, lesson plans, and student…
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5 Restorative Minutes: A Teacher’s Guide to Mid-Day Peace
You’re halfway through the day, your lunch is cold, and students are coming back in four minutes. Here are five tiny resets that actually work.