This year, I’m trying something that I heard from @thezenteacher.bsky.social on the wonderful @cultofpedagogy.bsky.social podcast: the kids can read whatever book they want for the first ten mins of class (on about half the days). Me too.

What if your most powerful teaching asset wasn’t what you do, but who you are? Want to be more YOU in the classroom? Check out my new book. Link in the bio. #edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare #teachingisbeing

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Subscribe to my Substack! Get info on teacher wellness. Here is my latest post on the Zen concept of “Non-Doing.” Check it out: open.substack.com/pub/thezenpr... #edusky #edchat #teacherwellness #k12 #zenteacher #selfcare

Are you doing nothing? Or are you doing NOTHING? Let me explain. . .My new Substack post is here. Check it out: open.substack.com/pub/thezenpr... #edusky #edchat #teacherwellness #zenteacher #selfcare

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week. But when you learn to appreciate yourself, you get more than a week. #zenteacher #teacherwellness #edchat #edusky #selfcare #k12

Cover reveal: Teaching is Being: Embracing the Educator Within. Hope to have it available in about 60 days. But love this cover! #edusky #edchat #zenteacher #selfcare #teacherwellness #k12

Read up on The 5 S's (Stillness, Silence, Space, Subtraction, and Slowing Down) and subscribe to my Substack. Find your way to educator peace here: thezenprofessional.substack.com/p/the-5-ss?r... #edusky #edchat #zenteacher #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare

Delegate & Elevate fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/03/dele... #4OCF #AutopilotEDU @taramartinedu.bsky.social @burgessdave.bsky.social @ajbianco.bsky.social @thezenteacher.bsky.social @tamaraletter.bsky.social @smgaillard.bsky.social

Ignore the Rest fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/03/the-... #4OCF @taramartinedu.bsky.social @burgessdave.bsky.social @ajbianco.bsky.social @thezenteacher.bsky.social @tamaraletter.bsky.social @smgaillard.bsky.social

Finished HAMLET, turned in essays, started movie. Me: That’s so weird. Because that’s the same look I had when I started reading your essays. #edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare

I had the chance to join Tony Cattani on the #ProudPrincipalsPodcast to talk about how we recognize students at our monthly awards! Check it out! t.co/UpuO1xTENc #4OCF @burgessdave.bsky.social @ajbianco.bsky.social @thezenteacher.bsky.social @tamaraletter.bsky.social @smgaillard.bsky.social

“Simplicity scales. Complexity stalls.” —Jon Acuff Simplify to keep things moving and growing. Complexity will slow you down. #edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare

When you’re teaching the gravedigger scene from HAMLET, it’s important that you have the right materials and supplies. (Is he still looking at me??? #shook) #edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare

For students to get the most from their education, they need educators who are not just surviving but thriving. What habits or practices help you prioritize your well-being? @thezenteacher.bsky.social #EduSky #EduCoach #IHaveQuestions

ZEN TEACHER THOUGHTS: #edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare

Love. My. School. (just a post of simple gratitude). #edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare

“To learn, wander. To achieve, focus.” —James Clear (One of the best weekly email newsletters going. . .)

For a beautiful morning, breakfast at the diner (eggs over medium, crispy hash browns, sourdough toast) and Steve Miller’s, “The Joker” and CCR’s “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” on the diner PA system. #edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare

3 deep breaths at lunch, recess, after school, or sitting at a red light on the way home can COMPLETELY reset your nervous system & mood. #edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare

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What’s on your calendar, that’s there out of habit, but that you can take off to create a little more time and space? #edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare

For an early morning walk at sunrise, eggs, toast, and coffee for breakfast, texting my daughter, and only two big things on my to do list today. What are you grateful for today? #edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare

2nd draft done. Now off to my Beta reader for feedback. Really happy with how this one’s shaping up. #zenteacher #edchat #edusky #teacherwellness #selfcare #manifesto

Excellent Pamper Triggers from @prairiemusik.bsky.social in response to my original post. #edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare

Breakfast in a diner is one of (what I call) my “Pamper Triggers.” What can you do today to feel soothed, comfortable, and taken care of? What are your Pamper Triggers? #edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare

Just as I am free to retwee-uh, I mean, repost this for you now. And I am glad. #edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare

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In the noise of life, silence is a refuge. It’s where clarity blooms, tension eases, and the soul finds balance. Take a moment today to pause, breathe, and reconnect with stillness and silence. #Mindfulness #Stillness #InnerPeace #zenteacher #edusky #edchat #teacherwellness #k12 #selfcare

For some easy decluttering to create space, throw 10 things away every day. At the end of the week, you will have eliminated 70 things. Give yourself some breathing room. Fill that space with stuff you want. Or nothing. #edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare

When you have to be downtown in the morning, you might as well practice your street photography. Such a mindful hobby. Teaches you to be in the moment. #edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare #photography

The breath is the most fundamental unit of existence. Want to get grounded? Check in with your breath. #edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare

Inspired from a post by @thezenteacher.bsky.social, I asked ChatGPT to use what it knew about Tamara Letter to “create an image of her current life.” Then I asked it to create an image of my dream life. WILD! What can #AI create based on you? Would love to see your images! #EduSky #EdTech

Love this idea shared by @thezenteacher.bsky.social! What do your images look like? Do you see any bias in your images? I did when it created mine! #AIinEDU #AI #ZenTeacher #EduEyeExam #EduSky

Audiobooks count as reading. Audiobooks count as reading. Audiobooks count as reading. Audiobooks count as reading. Audiobooks count as reading. Audiobooks count as reading. Audiobooks count as reading.

A little something I whipped up for my high school kids on the day before Thanksgiving break because hand turkeys are always fun. But it’s also why they don’t let me near the Art building. #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #edusky #teacherwellness #selfcare

For my Friday morning bagel and coffee treat on the day before Thanksgiving Break. #zenteacher #edusky #teacherwellness #edchat #selfcare #gratitude

ChatGPT just made me a 6 month marketing plan for my photo side hustle in, oh, I’d say, *looks at watch* about 2 min. If you’re not using ChatGPT as your personal assistant, what is even happening? #zenteacher #photography #edchat #k12 #edusky #teacherwellness #portraits #headshots

Artsy photo of my campus today (with maybe just a bit of post-production editing). What an amazing way to stay mindful and in the moment! #edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare

Pressures for teacher to “know,” is overwhelming. But now with Google and Chromebooks, the teacher can say “I don’t know. But let’s find out together.” #edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare

Hi all… humble writer and dog mom here. I write novels, screenplays, and have a Substack. laurapreble1.substack.com

I love taking artsy photos of my school campus. My phone is with me 24/7, & the cameras are awesome so why not? Great to enjoy a moment of beauty! #zenteacher #edusky #teacherwellness #selfcare #edchat #k12

YIN: lifting heavy things in the fitness center at 5:45 in the morning. YANG: this outside the fitness center door. #edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare

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@llwonders.bsky.social, @thezenteacher.bsky.social , and @coachjulielowe.bsky.social I included you in this starter pack because I value your contributions in so many spaces. 🙂 Suggestions on other people to include in this pack?

My own advice from the old Twitter days is relevant here & now I think: Don’t worry about how many followers you have or don’t have, rather, connect with people from whom you can learn and grow, and be sure to also follow people who challenge your perspective & ideas in a respectful way. #EduSky

Anti-toxicity features on Bluesky #EduSky bsky.social/about/blog/0...

📢💙 Just a quick shout-out of appreciation to @alicekeeler.com tonight. She has gone above and beyond working so hard to connect us all on #EduSky Thank you Alice! This spreadsheet and all of the social content that goes with it is a ton of work and so, so appreciated! tinyurl.com/edusky