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Kick off 2018 with teacher perks, tech integration, diversified libraries, and more.

Do you feel that? It’s the start of a new year, and it’s kindling our flames for teaching and inspiring us to make positive changes. Get your clicking fingers ready to browse with this month’s round up of just-for-you links.

1. Does your classroom run on caffeine, laughter, and Amazon Prime? Then be sure to check out these nine amazing Amazon Perks and Prime Discounts for Teachers.


2. Did you know that Arizona now requires students to learn cursive by fifth grade? We’re the only state with standards that lead to writing cursive. Learn more about it in the 2018 Arizona Kids Can’t Wait! Plan.


3. Teachers want relevant professional development. Here are five simple ways to improve teacher PD.


4. Math teacher trainer Rober Kaplinsky has 70-plus real world problem-based math lessons that you can download for FREE. Right this way.


5. Technology is tricky, even for the savviest of educators. Here’s how to integrate tech without losing your mind.


6. First-year teachers: Congratulations on making it to your second semester! Here are six tips for finishing the year strong.


7. Imposter syndrome is real, and so is the struggle. Find out how to tackle this phenomenon with Angela Watson’s podcast episode.


8. Classroom libraries should represent each of our students. Build a diverse collection for middle and high schoolers with these tips.


9. “The classroom of the future isn’t far from becoming a reality in 2018.” Preview analytics, virtual reality, makerspaces, and digital citizenship in these four K-12 ed tech trends to watch in 2018.


10. Overwhelmed? Get your nose off the grindstone with these five restful distractions that might just amp up your productivity.

New beginnings, fresh motivation, and renewed passion — that’s what we’re talking about!