Summer Essentials: 2022 Edition
These teacher must-haves can help you unwind and indulge in some me-time routines after an undoubtedly busy school year.
Summer
Walking Tours and Trails
Walking tours can be some of the best ways to explore a new place. They give you the chance to fully immerse yourself in the history and culture of your destination with every step.
Summer Home and Classroom Essentials for Teachers
Here are a few items that can help you catch up on much-needed rest and relaxation, while also taking away some of the stress that comes with preparing for the fall.
Gardening Apps
There’s no better way to spend time outside in the summer than by tending to a garden. Use these apps for your own gardening, or with students to show them how much fun it can be.
Summer Reading
It’s no secret that students experience a loss of reading proficiency over summer holidays. Here are a few resources to help keep their reading skills sharp during the break.
Road Trips Across Canada
Check out these suggested travel routes and scenic drives, or build a personalized road trip itinerary and embark on your very own Canadian adventure!
Kid-Free Holiday Options
For teachers who spend all their professional time surrounded by the K-12 crowd, an adult-only vacation destination may be just what is required to recharge the batteries.
Preventing the Summer Slide
Perhaps some learning loss is to be expected during summer vacation, but there are reasonable concerns about how the break may weaken students’ reading and math skills.
Put Down the Chalk and Retire: Life Lessons after Leaving the Classroom
As a teacher, you’re on the clock 24/7. Retirement—where every day is unscheduled, wide open, and full of possibilities—may seem like a dream.
The Altruistic Tourist: Putting Your Vacation to Good Use
Imagine you are standing in the hot sun on an exotic holiday wearing shorts and sandals. The sky is blue, the grass is green, and you’re looking forward to an evening bike ...