Calming teachers lounge

Labor day traditionally means the end of summer; parents get a break as kids head back to school. The start of a new school year doesn't just apply to kids, teachers and staff head back as well. Teachers wear so many hats during the day, they are teachers, councelors, and nurses, so wouldn't it be great if they had a space to call their own during the school day? When the principal and assistant principal of St. Genevieve Catholic School reached out to me to ask about doing a makeover for…

I am a Brand Ambassadör for IKEA U.S. This is a sponsored post. This is my first school year as PTA President and at the top of my list? Updating the teachers’ lounge. I already know what I’m in for having previously done an IKEA kids’ room makeover for the chiclet. So this time, armed with the […]

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It’s impossible to pick a favorite classroom makeover... so we didn’t! Here are just some of our makeovers we have done over the years! If you had to pick a favorite, which one would it be?! 😍🫶🏻 #classroomideas #classroomdecor #classroompinspirations #classroommakeover #classroomsetup #teacherideas #classroomtheme #bulletinboardideas #teacherdecor

The staff lounge can be a very negative place sometimes. While it's good for teachers and staff to have a safe place to vent and complain, it's also important for our own emotional well-being to share positive things as well, and that can be difficult to do when you pop in to have an adult conversation for the first time in 4 hours! This is a simple and effective way to help lift everyone's mood when they're having a tough day, and serve as a reminder of the good parts of our work. As…

Check out the amazing results of this beautiful teacher's lounge makeover! #PTA

We gave our local elementary school faculty room a makeover and the difference is UNbelieveable! A little paint and elbow grease goes a long way!

I have always believed that if you have happy, healthy teachers, that trickles down to happy, healthy children and eventually happy parents, says social worker.

Use these 10 ideas to create a teachers lounge that promotes collaboration, celebration, and humor! Make your staffroom a place you love!

Creating an office Wellbeing room. Creating a safe and calm space for anyone suffering from any mental health issues however big or small can be quite a challenge. Creating a space of sanctuary for those who need some time to themselve away from their desk isn't always as easy as it sounds. Read the full blog to learn more about what you could include in an office Wellbeing room for your staff. #officewellbeing #wellbeingroomatwork #officewellbeingroom #calm #relaxingspaceatwork

Work can get stressful at times. Here are 9 steps to create a workplace wellness room as a quiet place to relax and restore energy.

Zero gravity chairs, yoga, soothing music, foot massagers, essential oils - what on earth is going on at Ward Melville High School?

Provide corners of peace to help teachers practice mindfulness. 93% of teachers are experiencing high levels of work-related stress. Mindfulness has already been proven to boost the emotional climate of the classroom by supporting teacher wellbeing; however, many schools still struggle with incorporating mindful practices for staff into school culture.

A well-equipped, inviting staff and teacher lounge is a place to unwind and refresh. Lower stress levels can help staff remain healthy and engaged, and perform at their best. A recent look at staff break-room makeovers found that they can come with big benefits that school staff appreciate.

Do you enjoy going to the teachers' lounge (T.L.) or is it a place you try to avoid at all costs? I asked many of you this very question in a survey on my blog a few weeks ago. I was surprised to see that most people have strong feelings one way or the other! Take a look at these results from the 55 people surveyed (please note that I rounded to the nearest whole number so percentages may not add up to exactly 100):Survey Results...1. How many times a week do you visit the T.L.? 0-2…

Warm and inviting decor matters beyond elementary school!

Discover how to decorate a teachers lounge with my latest shop my finds amazon storefront link featuring 10 must have items for a modern teacher’s lounge makeover. From padded dining chairs to Boho pillow covers, these teachers’ lounge décor ideas will help you transform your teachers’ lounge into a modern and relaxing space. Click the link to shop today!