Spring Back Better Blog Series This year has been an uphill battle on the mountain for many. This spring, it’s time to reflect on how far we have come and look ahead at what’s yet to come. Learn strategies to embrace yourself. Reflect on ways to savor your break, and gain a few tips for a successful end of the … Read More
Spring is Here! 4 Tips to End the Year Strong
TL;DR: Spring has arrived! It’s time to brainstorm what we can do as educators to end the year strong. Tips to end the year strong include setting goals, going outside, taking pictures, and reflecting. 4 Tips to End the Year Strong Flowers. Rain. Sunshine. Warmth (with maybe a snow flurry here and there if you’re in the Midwest). All signs … Read More
Persevere Better: Understanding Grit and Resilience
TL;DR: What are the differences between grit and resilience? Grit is an intrinsic quality within a person that drives them to keep going. Resilience allows you to bounce back from hardships. If you already have grit within you, resilience will allow that fire to stay alive. Grit and Resilience I recently engaged with my learning network members about the difference … Read More
Creating Culture in the Classroom!
TL;DR: Three strategies for building culture in the classroom: (1) Play music in the hallways (2) Positive greetings at the door through touch at the beginning and end of class (3) Decorate the entrance doorway. Relationships are important and the key. Creating Culture in the Classroom! A few years back, I played in a golf tournament hosted by our local … Read More
Vacation Mode
TL;DR: Many teachers have two versions of themselves—a work version and a vacation version. Instead of experiencing self-care, we experience after care. In after care, the focus is on recovering from your daily stress. However, self-care is preventative. Find me an educator who isn’t grinding it out in March. We are all longing for sunshine and a moment to catch our breath. We … Read More