Teacher Self-Care 101

Teacher burnout is a societal issue, not just an individual one. As such, extensive change is needed to protect the mental well-being of those shaping our society’s next generation. When combined into a two-pronged approach, both individual-facing interventions and organizational-level changes can make a substantial difference in reducing educator burnout. More than that, though, teachers will also have to incorporate some level of self-care into their routines. Self-care in teaching is about taking steps to be the best educators they can be for themselves and their students. The activities can range from small- to large-scale habits, such as taking a walk after work to help with the physical aspects of carrying stress or preparing for work by practicing mindfulness meditation. While many may dismiss these actions as “superficial,” they can accumulate to something effectual over time and positively impact a teacher’s life and performance. The importance of these activities, and self-care as a whole, should never be dismissed. For more information on the ways in which teachers can better practice self-care, please check out the resource featured alongside this post.

Check out Teacher Self-Care 101, provided by Curriculum Associates; an organization specializing in providing your student a personalized phonics based reading program.