What's inside the teacher self care journal
- Weekly Check In
- My Boundaries
- Joy List
- Kind Words Received
- Gratitude Log
- Break Planner
- Notes
See every page
All 11 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.
- 1. Cover
- 2. This Journal Belongs To
- 3. Contents
- 4. Weekly Check In
- 5. My Boundaries
- 6. Joy List
- 7. Kind Words Received
- 8. Gratitude Log
- 9. Break Planner
- 10. Notes
- 11. Thank you page
Who this teacher self care journal is for
This journal is for teachers who give so much to their students that they forget to look after themselves. It suits classroom teachers, teaching assistants, special education staff and school leaders feeling the strain of a busy term. Small daily habits and firm boundaries protect your energy and your love of teaching. It also suits student teachers and those in their first year, when the workload can feel overwhelming. Self care is not selfish; rested, supported teachers are better for students too.
How to use your teacher self care journal
Check in with yourself each day. Set boundaries around marking and email. Build a joy list. Save praise and kind notes. Write gratitude, and plan real breaks. Choose one small boundary to practice each week, such as no email after dinner, and reread the praise page whenever a day feels heavy.
Formats included
A4 PDF
For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).
US Letter PDF
For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).
Digital PDF
Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.
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Free downloadTeacher Self Care Journal questions
Is there a page for kind notes from students?
Yes. Use the praise page. Look for the "Kind Words Received" and "Notes" pages in the 11-page teacher self care journal. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.
Does it help with boundaries?
Yes. Look for the "My Boundaries" page in the 11-page teacher self care journal. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.
Is it a good teacher gift?
Yes. Other pages in the 11-page teacher self care journal include "Weekly Check In", "My Boundaries" and "Joy List", so related notes stay together. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.
Is the Teacher Self Care Journal really free?
Yes, the Teacher Self Care Journal is completely free for personal use. Download the 11-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.
What size is the Teacher Self Care Journal?
The Teacher Self Care Journal comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 11 pages.
