About The Lounge

Welcome to My Teachers Lounge!

As a former teacher, parent to three, and homeschooling mom, I have come to realize two important truths about education and those of us in the trenches doing it:

First, I understand the need for teachers to be inspired. In the midst of standardized tests and classroom management, we need to remember the bigger picture, the why behind the daily grind.  We need encouraging reminders of the purpose of education and the importance of our roles as Guides in it.  Because, I know, my days as a teacher seldom feels as inspirational as that classroom for highschool kids with Robin Williams standing on tables.

Secondly, teachers need easy ideas for character education. We spend so much time and energy on the subjects to be tested at the end of the year, that we oftentimes fail to encourage the inner characters of our students.  And while, obviously, kids need to know phonics and the state capitals, knowledge alone does not make for healthy adults. Qualities like kindness, justice, honesty, and patience perhaps carry more weight in the guidance of an individual into a productive, positive future than we typically assume.

And, thus, an idea was formed, a site was developed, and other writing educators were invited to contribute. In short, you can expect three main things from My-Teachers-Lounge.com.

1.  Inspiration for the Teacher.  Whether you are teaching in the classroom or at home, we will be writing encouraging stories and ideas to develop  your own passion in educating. Think of us as your personal cheerleaders, your thematic background music, that extra cup of coffee when you’re feeling weary.  You can expect quotes, questions, videos, stories, real-life examples– all aimed solely at the encouragement of you.

2.  Character Education Ideas.  We will be posting simple lesson plans which you can implement in your own classrooms to promote quality character in your students.  Most lessons will require little or no planning {Hey, you’re teachers, you’re busy, we get it}.  Stop in to My Teachers Lounge and let the community here know how the lessons went.

3. Encouraging Community.  Our hope is that this site will foster positive community among educators.  This will be a place not to debate over laws or methods, but a place to cheer one another on.  Teaching is hard work, but, somehow, it’s not quite as hard when we know that we’re not the only ones doing it.  Collaboration is key, always, and we want our online space to be a bit of a virtual teachers lounge where your voice can be heard.

Join the Community here at My Teachers Lounge:

* SUBSCRIBE.  Each week, you can get an online newsletter with our postings sent to your inbox or a Reader of your choice.  Life gets busy, we know, but subscribing will provide you with prompts to help keep you from neglecting Character Education in your classroom. And, who knows when you’ll need a little teacher-inspiration yourself? {And, bonus!, subscribers will be automatically entered for monthly giveaways. Yup, it’s that simple.}

* COMMENT.  The more you comment, the more community is fostered here among teachers.  We’d love to hear your own stories and ideas for what is/is not working in your own classroom.  Most posts will offer a chance for you to share your voice.

* EMAIL LINK. If you like My Teachers Lounge, email this link on to your teaching friends. Share the inspiration and the encouragement of the online lounge.

* FACEBOOK COMMUNITY.  Like My Teachers Lounge on facebook. Because, after all, everybody’s on facebook.

* TWITTER. Follow My Teachers Lounge on twitter:  @mytchrslounge .

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A Note About Privacy.  In an effort to protect the privacy of our students, the writers may take great liberties in changing situations, stories, and events when writing about real-life situations in their classrooms. It should be understood that all names are changed throughout the site.  Occasionally, one of our authors may need to post anonymously, again in an effort to protect the privacy of others.

And a Note About From our Business Partner. Though My Teachers Lounge blog and The Teachers Lounge supply store is in a happy partnership, the opinions and views of the the writers of My Teachers Lounge blog do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of the owners of The Teachers’ Lounge company itself.

A Note About Sponsorship and Advertising. Our blog does occasionally sponsor ads and products, and we can accept payment or benefits from our sponsoring partners.