“Teachers Like This Are Amazing”: Dedicated Teacher Prepares Her Class for Term 3 With Love and Care

• A passionate educator shared her detailed classroom preparation process just one day before schools reopened
• The teacher went above and beyond by bringing personal items to create a comfortable learning environment for her students
• South Africans were touched by her dedication, with many praising her commitment to making education inspiring and motivational
• Briefly News asked educator Nomusa Khumalo what helps teachers prepare for a new term while balancing care, enthusiasm, professionalism, and their own well-being

A dedicated South African teacher has warmed hearts after sharing her thorough classroom preparation process just hours before Term 3 began.

Content creator @kanii_..m, who describes herself as a lifestyle vlogger with a passion for skincare and faith, posted the heartwarming video on 21st July with the caption:

"Let's prepare my class for the third term👩‍🏫♥️"

The video showed the young educator arriving at her empty classroom and immediately getting to work. She brought in personal items, including an office chair and microwave, carrying them upstairs to her classroom to create a more comfortable environment for both herself and her students. The teacher then began the detailed process of decorating her classroom walls with motivational stickers, inspirational messages, and educational charts designed to encourage and guide her pupils throughout the term.

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Viewers watched as she carefully arranged posters on the classroom board, each containing positive messages and educational content. She then focused on organising her workspace, positioning the microwave and setting up her office chair behind her desk before giving the entire classroom a thorough clean to ensure everything was spotless for the new term.

Briefly News asked educator Nomusa Khumalo about the key factors that help teachers prepare for a new term while balancing professionalism, passion, care, and personal well-being. She explained:

"An educator’s super power is to make every child feel seen, heard and acknowledged as an individual. The beautiful feeling of bring noticed in a group.

To plant a seed, nurture it and nurture them in different ways is at the core if every teacher’s passion is nurturing, healing and impact."

Mzansi appreciates teaching dedication

The teacher's efforts resonated with thousands of South Africans who appreciated her commitment to creating an inspiring learning environment.

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@luntu related to the back-to-school feelings:

"Just when I woke up from a nightmare.... ukuthi term 3 is starting ngihlana nawe 😢😢"

@Bongi shared her teaching aspirations:

"🕯 For me to become a teacher one day, as I am rewriting my matric this year with my Cocomelon, who is 1 year and 2 months at home... It's not easy at all ❤️‍🩹. Good work Thisha ❤️❤️❤️"

@MaMthembu 🇿🇦❤️ asked for resources:

"Ma'am, can I please have soft copies of those business chats 😩"

@triisha42 praised her dedication:

"With teachers like you, our kids are in safe hands♥"

@Beverley Rohan inquired about her materials:

"Looks so beautiful. Where did you get those business charts from?"

@MsMan🍎 wanted decorating tips:

"Where did you buy the curtains and matching tablecloth?"

Why teacher preparation matters

According to Indeed, proper preparation in teaching offers benefits that directly impact student success. Enhanced student learning and performance happen when teachers prepare thoroughly, as they can predict potential problems students may face with new material and develop problem-solving strategies in advance. This preparation leads to more effective use of classroom time, as teachers can estimate how long activities will take and create structured schedules.

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Well-prepared teachers also experience fewer disciplinary issues because students remain constantly engaged and interested in lessons. When educators invest time in creating stimulating and unique lessons, students are more likely to focus on learning rather than distracting activities.

Watch the TikTok clip below:

3 Other stories about teachers

• Briefly News recently reported on a white girl's conversation with her teacher in perfect isiZulu that went viral, but the teacher's unexpected response to the child's fluency had viewers questioning everything about language education.
• A Johannesburg teacher's dramatic reaction to the end of school holidays became an internet sensation, though his surprising method of coping with returning to work left fellow educators both laughing and relating.
• A touching moment between a young student and her educator captured hearts across the country, but the secret behind their special bond revealed something beautiful about South African classrooms.

Source: Briefly News