Are you thinking about signing up for a career in teaching? Wondering if it's for you? What sort of qualities do teachers need to have to be effective in the classroom?  This post aims to outline the most vital characteristics needed to ensure effective learning in your classroom. Read on to see if it's for you. 

 Since school is about to be back in session (depending on which part of the world you are), I thought it would be a great time to share some positive teaching mantras to help with overcoming those 'tougher' days. Sometimes, all you need is a mental reminder or saying to get you through the challenging situation. 

The rush of the school day can often lead to skipped meals or a last minute binge on refined sugary snacks. You know the feeling too well. We will hunt for anything in that staff cupboard that will give us that little boost we need to get through the last hour of the school day.

​Like all professions teaching has its ups and downs. It can become easy to forget the reasons why we chose the job in the first place. When you come home after a day of work and nothing went according to plan, you begin to question if you are really making a difference to the young minds in your class!   This week I have collected some of my favourite teacher movies that remind me of why I chose this path. I found that these films really helped me get back in touch with my personal teaching philosophy because I felt I could relate to the struggles, triumphs and ideals of these teachers. Through their determination and understanding these teachers gave their students a sense of empowerment and ability to think for themselves.
 Here are the top five teacher movies that will remind you of why you love what you do!