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Daily Sparks: 180 Reflections for Teacher Resilience

Teaching asks so much of you. Your mind, your heart, your time.

Daily Sparks was created to help you give yourself something back.

Pre-order now! Official release November 20, 2025.

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what's inside

A gentle guide for a demanding profession

This book offers 180 brief reflections, or "Sparks," each designed to inspire self-awareness in the midst of a busy teaching life.

Each “Spark” offers a moment to pause, breathe, and rediscover the joy and purpose that brought you here. Use them as a daily reminder that your well-being isn’t optional—it’s essential.

Every ten reflections, a Pause & Reflect page gives you space to notice growth and celebrate small wins along the way.

Each reflection is rooted in six resilient traits:

Balance

Prioritizing what matters most

Calm

Finding your peace and serenity

Change

Embracing flexibility and adaptability

Happiness

Creating joy in your life and work

Optimism

Seeing possibilities

Positivity

Focusing on the good

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Pre-order now and receive exclusive bonuses

When you pre-order by November 19, you’ll receive:

 
Exclusive Author Video Series – three short videos offering a glimpse behind the pages. Pause and reflect right alongside Carol and Gail, as they read a few of their favorite reflections from Daily Sparks.
 
The Daily Sparks Leader’s Guide – a companion for principals, coaches, or team leads who want to bring resilience to their whole school community. It includes ready-to-use email templates, meeting openers, and reflection prompts that make “sparks” a shared experience.
 
Posters, phone wallpapers, and bookmarks – carry resilience with Daily Sparks-inspired reminders to hang on your wall and save to your phone.
 
A chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card – one lucky pre-orderer will be notified on November 21.
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How to get your FREE bonuses

STEP 1: Purchase the book from your favorite retailer (see the links on this page)

STEP 2: Copy your receipt number and paste it into this form with your name and email.

STEP 3: Submit this form and receive your bonuses via email!

Why teacher resilience matters now

Teaching has always required heart, but lately, it’s required more of it than ever.

Between new programs, shifting expectations, and the constant push to meet every need, it’s easy to forget that the person holding the classroom together—you—deserves care too.

Resilience is about finding balance, embracing calm, and choosing optimism in the moments that matter most.

It’s the foundation that allows you to keep showing up—with presence, grace, and strength—for your students and for yourself.

Daily Sparks reminds us that caring for our own well-being is the secret to sustaining the work we love.

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Meet the Authors

Gail brings her lifelong dedication to classroom practice and teacher growth; Carol brings her expertise in wellness and public health.

Together, they’ve crafted a book that honors both the heart and the craft of teaching.

"It's a beautiful little book.”

—Editor of Daily Sparks to Carol & Gail