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Month: February 2024

  • February 23, 2024

How to Leave Students Positive Notes as a Substitute Teacher

Holding a positive student note in front of a classroom desk.

While I'm a firm believer in giving students consequences for misbehavior, it's much more fun to reward the positive behaviors. Positive behavior can be reinforced in a number of ways as a...

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  • February 20, 2024

Substitute Teaching: How to Endure (and Maybe Even Enjoy!) the Mayhem

A substitute teacher standing and smiling inside an elementary school classroom. Substitute teaching can be fun!

Substitute teaching can be a daunting task, especially if you're new to the profession. I'm a substitute with a few years of full-time teaching and subbing experience under my belt, and I'm...

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  • February 15, 2024

5 Easy Springtime Crafts I Made as a Busy Mom

My toddler daughter picking out paint at the craft store-- perfect for a DIY project!

Did the groundhog see his shadow this year? I don't remember. Regardless, my home state of Florida forges ahead with spring before most places anyway. Likewise, I'm in full-force spring mode. Whether...

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  • February 14, 2024

How to Make Your Own Mama Sweatshirt

The finished mama sweatshirt DIY project!

How do you dress up a pretty standard, comfy mom uniform? Is there any pizzazz to add to around-the-house sweats? Or is there any way, aside from the obvious sight of a...

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  • February 10, 2024

From Teacher to Mom to Blogger: What I Learned

The author, blogger, and former teacher holding up a tiny birthday cake to celebrate the blog's birthday.

It's the blog's birthday! That's right-- Chocolate for the Teach has dug little roots down on this spot on the web for a whole rotation of earth around the sun. And just...

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  • February 7, 2024

4 Surprising Ways Teaching Prepared Me for Motherhood

A teacher mom and daughter on a trip to the plant nursery!

"Are you a mom?" one of my first graders inquired. "No," I replied. "Do you shop?" was her follow-up question. I answered in the affirmative. Yes, I do participate in the economy...

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  • February 4, 2024

From Teacher to Craft Business Owner: Shauntavia’s Journey

Shauntavia is the owner of Chic Customs. Here she is pictured making one of her featured products, clay earrings.

If anyone is creating her own path, it's Shauntavia Johnson. She started out teaching math and has built up a full-time income through tutoring and the sales of her crafts. Shauntavia is...

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Charmaine
Charmaine

Former Teacher ☼ Substitute ☼ Writer ☼ Mom

Recent Posts

  • A teacher smiling happily with smiley faces and daisies in the background.

    So, You Want to Quit Teaching and Better Your Life?

    April 16, 2025
  • "Amos Takes the Skyway" is a children's book about an Amish boy who is determined to cycle over the Skyway Bridge.

    Amos Takes the Skyway: An Engaging and Informative Classroom Readaloud

    December 2, 2024
  • A happy teacher sporting her DIY teacher pencil shirt.

    How to Make a Simple Pencil Shirt

    October 15, 2024
  • How to live your best pumpkin spice era this fall (for cheap!). The author is smiling amongst a pile of mums and pumpkin spice creamer.

    How to Live in Your Pumpkin Spice Era for Cheap

    September 24, 2024
  • Substitute teaching: Pandemic Edition. It features a photo of a face mask over a plain blue background.

    Substitute Teaching: Pandemic Edition

    September 5, 2024
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