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Good teacher gift cards, according to a teacher

By Elke Crosson / February 27, 2024

Looking for the perfect gift for a special teacher in your life? Here is a list of good teacher gift...

Classroom economy: My classroom management system

By Elke Crosson / October 15, 2023

Learn how I set up and manage my classroom economy (and how it supports my classroom management).

How does student teaching work? Understanding the process and responsibilities

By Elke Crosson / April 18, 2023

How does student teaching work? Learn about expectations, benefits, tips for success, and answers to common questions. Discover what to...

5 Teacher interview outfit ideas to land your dream job

By Elke Crosson / January 30, 2023

Trying to put together a teacher interview outfit but feeling unsure of what to wear to a teacher interview? Keep...

Achieving success in student teaching: strategies and tips

By Elke Crosson / January 23, 2023

Student teaching is an essential step for aspiring educators to gain hands-on experience in the classroom before becoming a certified...

12 Amazing tips: How to prepare for teacher interview

By Elke Crosson / January 16, 2023

Teaching interviews are so stressful. And, if you've landed one, you've likely googled "how to prepare for teacher interview." Well,...

Meet the teacher template for the first day of school

By Elke Crosson / January 2, 2023

Whether it's the start of a new school year or your first day of a practicum, this meet the teacher...

Last day of school: Teacher evaluation activity

By Elke Crosson / September 27, 2022

Whether you are new to teaching or have been at it for years, reflecting on your practice is an important...

How to recognize and avoid academic burnout

By Elke Crosson / July 22, 2022

Academic burnout is an unfortunate but common experience among university students. Even the most dedicated and enthusiastic students can reach...

Supporting social emotional learning in elementary

By Elke Crosson / June 15, 2022

Social emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults develop the skills and capacity to understand and...

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I’m the educator and writer behind these articles. I am an elementary teacher with a Master’s of Teaching and a digital creator. I also have a travel and creative cuisine blog called Dahlias and Day Trips, where I write about outdoor adventure, foraging, and share my favorite recipes.

When I’m not in the classroom or out adventuring, though, I enjoy writing helpful articles that are meant to inform and inspire other new teachers and university students.

& Crosson’s Classroom is my space to share those things with you.

Whether you’re wanting to refine your teaching practice, are looking for some student/teacher lifestyle tips, or need a little inspo to make it through the rollercoaster ride that is the university experience – You’ll likely find something here!

My teaching philosophy

If you’re wondering about my Teaching Philosophy – Stay tuned! I’m still getting that document ready for publishing. It will be posted on this site once it’s ready for sharing.

What I can say right now, is that I’m passionate about children’s rights, outdoor education, and social-emotional learning. I strive to inspire all students to achieve their dreams inside and outside of the classroom.

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Head to my Meet the Blogger page to read more about me, my story, and how this website came to be.

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