• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

When Crazy Meets Exhaustion

My attempt at adult conversation.

  • Home
  • My Book

Resources

Is Your Student a Good Candidate for Online Learning?

By Stephanie Jankowski Leave a Comment

Cyber school, or online learning, has the potential to provide a solid education to students who wouldn't otherwise receive one. I've had students enrolled in my virtual classroom for reasons ranging from medical issues to a crazy busy schedule of training to become a professional ballerina! ... » Learn More about Is Your Student a Good Candidate for Online Learning?

Filed Under: Resources, Teaching Stuff

5 Things School Administrators Should Do To Make Kindergarten Registration Easier (on Moms)

By Stephanie Jankowski Leave a Comment

Tips for helping Mom cope with the emotional Kindergarten registration

At this time last week, I found myself sitting in the bleachers at our local elementary school waiting for my number to be called. In my own version of the Hunger Games, I wrung my hands and conspicuously dabbed the sweat pooling at my hair line. This was it. There was no turning back; I ... » Learn More about 5 Things School Administrators Should Do To Make Kindergarten Registration Easier (on Moms)

Filed Under: Parenting, Resources

There Are So Many Morons

By Stephanie Jankowski 1 Comment

Having worked with the public since I was 16, I like to think I'm a people person. It doesn't mean I actually like them; it just means I know them. I've encountered and taken orders from various men and women courtesy of a plethora of part-time jobs and alllll my different teaching assignments. ... » Learn More about There Are So Many Morons

Filed Under: Resources, Teaching Stuff

Dear Students: Don’t Ever Ask Me These Questions

By Stephanie Jankowski 7 Comments

10 Questions Students Should NEVER Ask Their English Teachers

This may come as a surprise to you, but not every kid loves school. I know, I'll give you a minute. Not only that, but some don't really pay attention when teachers are explaining assignments, answering other students' questions, or generally speaking words about anything at all. It's quite ... » Learn More about Dear Students: Don’t Ever Ask Me These Questions

Filed Under: Resources, Teaching Stuff

My Son Will Not Start Kindergarten On Time

By Stephanie Jankowski 17 Comments

Update: I write this as my "late summer birthday kid" heads into fourth grade. I've never once regretted red-shirting him and despite initial concerns, my husband has come to see the value in giving our son an extra year to play emotional catch-up. He's still very impulsive and reactionary when it ... » Learn More about My Son Will Not Start Kindergarten On Time

Filed Under: Family Stuff, Resources

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • Page 4
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

****waves, trips over dog****
Hiya! I'm Steph, English teacher by trade, smack-talker by nature, and mother of three who lives by the mantra: life is too short, LAUGH! I hope you'll stick around and check out my musings!

Schooled

Schooled

My book!

The Teacher Career Coach

I Write For

I Write For

LOLs for Parents

LOLs for Parents

Snoop Around…

#NakedMoms birth story BlogHer Bored Teachers Child Birth Conversations with a Toddler cyber school education faith Families in the Loop Family Stuff flu Funny Stuff giveaway guest post inspiration kids Know Your OTCs Listen To Your Mother Pittsburgh Love March NaBloPoMo marriage Menopausal Mother More Than Mommies More Than Mommies mixer Motherhood Oversharing Parenting parenting humor Parenting is hard Pinterest Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Project Optimism Questionable Choices in Parenting Same-sex marriage Scary Mommy sponsored post sponsored posts Sponsored Stuff teacher humor vlogging Walmart We Are Teachers writing

Copyright © 2025 · When Crazy Meets Exhaustion · site design: Jamie Jorczak · Professional photos courtesy of the incredible Autumn Stankay of SkySight Photography · Log in