WHAT Are You Doing and HOW are You Doing?

Suzanne DaileyBlog, Reflect Better, Self Care Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Embrace the slower pace of summer to reflect on activities that bring joy and well-being. Catherine Price’s “3 W’s” strategy helps assess and optimize our time and activities for better satisfaction. Understanding what activities make us feel good now can help us prioritize them during busier times. It is July. The Saturday of summer. We finally arrived to the … Read More

Bracket Your Day with Consistent Routines

Teach Better TeamBlog, Manage Better, Self Care Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Structure the beginning of your day to have a consistent routine.  Before leaving work, clean up your email inbox by returning all messages from the day. As you end your day, create a system to keep track of items that need to be addressed the following day.  As school leaders begin their school year supporting their students, staff, parents, … Read More

Routine vs. Schedule

Teach Better TeamBlog, Lead Better, Manage Better, Self Care Better

TL;DR: Establishing a flexible routine for children includes your morning routine, work routine, downtime routine, and evening routine. Kids can either follow a strict schedule or a daily routine. It’s important to remember that life happens—circumstances and emotions change day to day. Now that I am a few weeks into remote teaching with both my students and my own three … Read More

Teaching Through Classroom Leadership

Teach Better TeamBlog, Engage Better, Lead Better, Manage Better

In This Post: The need for a culture of leadership in your classroom in addition to traditional classroom management practices. The need for more authentic, leadership-oriented professional development. The big differences between managing and leading students. Why creating relationships with students gives you greater influence and ability to lead in your classroom. There are 6 words that will change your … Read More