The Nappy Scientist

Happy Monday! With no school today (and last Friday), I’ve been getting things in order to create better (and consistent) content here! To do that, I created a schedule of what I will be talking about and when! (more…)

What I Wear: Floral Crop + Cardigan

  Teacher WorkWear #1 by nappyscientist featuring black boots Miss Selfridge crop top, $10 / MANGO black skinny pants, $29 / Black boots, $36 / Retois men s sweaterHappy Thursday! Today, I’m wearing a crop top. To Work. Crazy? Maybe, but it’s all about how you wear it! This outfit is perfect to transition from work to dinner with friends later! This crop is longer than most crops, and paired…

Happy Wednesday and Happy February! One month down, 11 to go! (yikes)

I wrote here about creating an Action Plan that leads us directly to our goals! After putting your action plan to work, you may realize that you need to change some things to be more realistic! It may be time for an Action Plan Tune-Up! Here are 3 steps to use to make your current Action Plan better!

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Wish Wednesday: Bring Back Spring

  Wish Wednesday: Bring Back Spring by nappyscientist featuring Marni Oversized sweater / Marni pants / River Island high heel boots, $57 / Lack of Color floppy hat / MILLAND STRIPE PINKOversized sweater, tapered floral pant, and a cute brown bootie is warm enough to be comfortable without a coat! Hurry back warm weather! This outfit would be super cute in the classroom and is nice to wear if…

TLAC Tuesday: Student Engagement

Happy Tuesday! Lately, I’ve been having the most engaged classes on some of the most boring content. I mean seriously, how much fun can you have when you’re talking about rocks?

Apparently, tons! Today, I’ll share three things I use in my classroom to encourage more engagement! (more…)

What I Wear: Burgundy Herringbone

Happy Monday!

I realized that I haven’t done an outfit post lately! My tripod is missing a piece and I just haven’t gotten around to buying a new one. I have been doing well on the fashion front, and I can’t wait to show proof of that!

Now if you know me, you know I love mixing prints! Today, I’m wearing burgundy herringbone pants from Banana Republic, simple black sleeveless blouse, and printed…

Meal Prep: for Breakfast, too!

Happy Monday, and Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

Today, as I enjoy the day off finishing up laundry, I’ve also prepped my meals for the week! That’s not just lunch and dinner, but breakfast, too!

Here are my  three favorite breakfasts to prep!

Egg in the Hole- Simply a piece of toast with a hole cut in the center, then filled with an egg, they are super easy to make, long lasting, and…

Imagine a child’s backpack, fresh from school.

If you’re like me, you just saw a collection of papers, wrinkled beyond reason; folders tattered and destroyed from the weight of old assignments, either already graded or never turned in. Broken colored pencils, marker tops, and some indescribable gritty substance made their way to the bottom of the backpack, where that letter a parent was supposed…

Create an Action Plan, not a Goal

Happy Monday! Last Monday, I talked about how I plan to RESOLVE my goals from last year. Today, I want to share that plan with you!

Now a lot of us are ‘goal setters’, me included. We have something we want to do, we set the goal, then we forget about it until something reminds us that we’re still in the same place. For years in college, I wanted to lose weight. I talked about what I was going to…

Self-Care Tips for Teachers

Teachers are typically overworked and underpaid, and for most, we are glad to do it. However, keep in mind that we are human, not robots. You have to take care of yourself! Not only is it a stress reliever, it is also the way to keep yourself performing at your highest! Here are a few tips to take care of yourself!

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Winter Statement Pieces: Wish Wednesday

  Winter Statement Pieces by nappyscientist featuring ellen tracy coats Ellen tracy coat, $220 / Burberry poncho / Carven oversized wool coat, $490 / AGNELLE lined gloveHappy Wednesday! With the sudden drop in temperatures, it actually feels like winter! I’m still searching for a coat that makes it’s own statement and transitions easily from casual to dressier situations. I did find an amazing…