Teaching Middle School ELA

← Teaching Middle School ELA28. Sept. · 10 Min.

Episode 453: Monday Mindset: Seasons

Episode 453: Monday Mindset: Seasons28. Sept.10 Min.

When your usual teacher energy disappears, it can feel scary, embarrassing, or like you’re doing something wrong. We sit with that reality and name it for what it often is: psychological exhaustion after a long stretch of stress, loss, and change. If you’ve been telling yourself, “Once this passes, then I’ll be okay,” this Monday Mindset offers a kinder, more honest way to move forward. We talk about the hidden emotional weight so many middle school ELA teachers carry while still planning le...