We've all been there. We've all had the conference where you just wanted to crawl under a rock, or the school year where you wished you could hibernate until school was out for summer. Maybe you are having the day where nothing, and I mean NOTHING, is going right.  No matter what you do nothing turns out right.  Time to just throw up your hands. And... Let it go. That's right. Let go. If you want to keep your sanity and have any peace. Just let it go. Accept that you are not perfect and will not get along with every child, every parent, and every colleague. Accept that every idea you have is not wonderful and will not be a success. Some, in fact, will be absolute failures.

Take, for example, a resource that I have worked on for a month. I've done extensive research. Purchased clipart. Purchased Adobe Pro. And, guess what??  I've run into a major problem that I can't solve. I thought about waking up my husband so I would have someone to scream at, or I could just sit and cry and throw pillows. Maybe I should lay in the floor and kick and scream or send nasty messages to tech support. But none of these really fit me. Not my style. I would feel worse afterwards than I do now (if that is possible).

If you are like me, you have trouble letting problems go. You are a solver. You want to fix things. It is hard to accept that some things can't be fixed and some problems don't have solutions (at least not anything in the immediate future).  So, after exhausting every last possibility, I realize that I have to let it go. It is time to hand the problem over to God and say, "Here, I've made a mess of things again. I'm tired and frustrated. I need some help."  Then let it go. The amazing thing is, He has been waiting for the past few hours for me to get to this point. Why do I have to be at the breaking point before I let God 'fix it'?  Because I'm a human that likes to be in control and solve my own problems. Because I'm stubborn.

So, before that next difficult conference, write out some points that you want to cover. Meet with your administrator in advance to go over these key points and discuss some strategies. Have all your documentation handy. For the 'school year that never ends' remember to breath every once in awhile. It helps. And for all of those ideas that flop, remember some of the famous 'failures' and how they learned from their mistakes. And, in every situation, pray.

I hope that you are easing up on yourself (we are way too hard on ourselves) and taking some much needed R & R this summer. I hope that you are letting go and gearing up. For me, I'll try one more time (after I pray), then I will give up, get some sleep, and see what tomorrow brings.



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Jewel Pastor

Meet my friend Jewel!!!  She is an amazingly talented teacher, mom, friend, wife, sister, daughter that truly lives up to her name!  We got acquainted through TpT and support groups.  I am constantly impressed with her creative ideas and faith. Although we are thousands of miles apart I consider her a friend.  Check out her TpT store of over 600  products- with more creative resources on the way!


Are you looking for ways to make extra money this summer? Well, you’re not alone. Many people believe that, as teachers, we’re all so lucky because we’ve ‘got summers off’.  What most people don’t realize is that, even though some of us have our paychecks spread out over the summer, we’re not actually paid for the time that we’re not working, so we often run short on cash during those off-work times.
Another fact about teaching that’s often lost on the general public is that teachers spend a great deal of their own money in their classrooms each year.  If you’re like most teachers, you’re eager to find ways to make ends meet, and perhaps earn money for much-needed classroom supplies, during the summer months.
Here are some ways to make extra money for teachers:

1. Offer house-painting services: This is perfect for those who are not computer fans or who are looking to stay off the computers in the summer! Many teachers I know have invested in house-painting supplies during their first summer off from teaching.  Now they’re able to use that equipment every year to paint people’s houses, either inside or out. The money is decent and there’s lots of exercise!
2. Open an Etsy store: Channel your creative inner artist and make some items to sell on Etsy. You never know if a hobby or craft, or something you enjoy collecting, could be a big hit and bring in lots of cash!
3. Do temp work: Companies that specialize in hiring temporary workers love to see teachers walk in the door during the summer! If you’re looking for work in the great outdoors, or in cool air-conditioned comfort, chances are a local temp agency has a spot just for you!
4. Set up a summer camp: Many teachers set up day-camps at their school location for the subjects they love to teach. Whether it’s Sports, STEM, Drama, or Art (or whatever you see a need for), set up a camp for it!  Many parents need to find ways to keep their kids busy during the summer months and are more than happy to pay teachers for this service. Just make sure to check all rules and regulations associated with setting up one.

                                                                         
5. Buy and sell items from thrift stores: Believe it or not, many teachers make money from thrift stores. They scour the second-hand shops in their area for designer clothes or used books that carry a good cash value. Then they sell them online at sites like eBay or Amazon. With the advent of smartphones, it’s easy to look up the value of items and what they might sell for as you’re browsing the thrift stores.
6. Teach English online: If you’re tech-savvy and great at teaching English, consider being an online English teacher. The challenge lies in finding a reputable online school or finding a client, but once you’ve found one, it’s really easy. Most online teachers use Skype for small-scale teaching or platforms with virtual classrooms for larger groups. For teaching resources, they don’t have to reinvent the wheel as there are several websites that offer free and paid resources that they can use.

7. Sign up to become a Teachers Pay Teachers seller: This summer, why not create your own Teachers Pay Teachers store? You’ve already got a great inventory of your own lessons—gather the most engaging and creative ones and ‘package them’ for sale on TpT. If you like them, it’s likely that another teacher will find them useful as well! Click HERE to get you started.
What are some ways that you’ve seen teachers make money during their summer vacation time? Please leave your ideas in the comments below!
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Click the image above to grab this FREE fraction worksheet plus answer key and become a Jewel’s School Gems subscriber. You can use this resource for summer camp or when tutoring! You will also have immediate access to my growing library of free resources and receive my monthly newsletter with updates, bonuses, and inspiration just for you when you sign up!
About the Author:
Jewel Pastor is the resident creator of curriculum gems and student-centered miracle worker extraordinaire at Jewel Pastor on TeachersPayTeachers. Having taught kids with different cultural and linguistic backgrounds for over a decade, she loves integrating English and Art with Science and Math to make sure that students come out of the classroom with a thorough understanding of the concepts presented in class. For remarkable, hands-on and exciting Science and Math resources, ideas and inspiration for the elementary classroom, you can connect with Jewel on her blogFacebook or Instagram.


After visiting the 'land down under' visit my Facebook page, Chocolate 4 Teachers and my pinterest page, Chocolate 4 Teachers.  And don't leave out my TpT store..... Chocolate 4 Teachers  (yeah, I have a thing for chocolate!!!). 
I am working on a year long reading resource suitable for grades 2-4. Should be out before July 1 so you can start your 'back-to-school' planning (I just had to bring it up!). Here's a sneak peak (not the real cover!)


Over 99 pages and counting!!!! 


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