TL;DR Schedule cleaning tasks and errands during the week so you can have the full weekend for fun. Every weekend, include 1) something social, 2) something physical, and 3) something spiritual into your schedule. Reflect and tweak your plan as needed. Engaging in self care and having a fun weekend benefits your students too! We Are Busy! This season is … Read More
Summer S.E.E.D.S.
TL;DR: Teachers are in need of a summer break. While we are good at relaxing, we may not be as good at recharging. We can recharge if we commit to follow five steps for self-care: sleep, exercise, efficacy (intentionally build capacity), diet, and social connectedness. I have heard more teachers utter this phrase in the past month than I can … Read More
Less Is More
TL;DR: There are gifts that can be given this holiday season to help children continue to learn and grow. Less is more when giving meaningful gifts. Gift ideas include books, outdoor activities, or various experiences to stimulate the brain and body. This year, we all need a little bit more of the holly jolly season. Get us out of 2020! … Read More