This November, I'm striving to take a step back and remind myself of all the things I'm grateful for. 'Tis the season of thanksgiving, and in lieu of not seeing my family for the holidays, I'll focus on gratitude (and Black Friday shopping, of course!). We've just come off the very long month of October, so this is the time for all teachers to focus on self-care and prevent burnout. Making a gratitude list and updating it regularly throughout this month is a simple, yet effective way to infuse some positivity into your day. I felt silly the first time I created a gratitude list, but I quickly realized I had a ton to be thankful for and even writing down just the little things put me in a better mood! I encourage you to try it for yourself!
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NOVEMBER 2020: SEASON OF GRATITUDE
This November, I'm striving to take a step back and remind myself of all the things I'm grateful for. 'Tis the season of thanksgiving, and in lieu of not seeing my family for the holidays, I'll focus on gratitude (and Black Friday shopping, of course!). We've just come off the very long month of October, so this is the time for all teachers to focus on self-care and prevent burnout. Making a gratitude list and updating it regularly throughout this month is a simple, yet effective way to infuse some positivity into your day. I felt silly the first time I created a gratitude list, but I quickly realized I had a ton to be thankful for and even writing down just the little things put me in a better mood! I encourage you to try it for yourself!
OCTOBER 2020: LONGEST MONTH OF THE YEAR
Ah, October. It's fitting that my dad, a social studies teach for 30 years, is retiring this month. He once told me that October is the longest month of the year for teachers and it is SO true. October is the time to lock down routines and procedures, revisit curriculum plans, and devote some solid weekend time to yourself!
SEPTEMBER 2020: THE VERY BEGINNING
It's here! You're either already back at school, like me, or just about to start. The summer prepping and dreaming is over. It's time to talk the talk and walk the walk. I've already been surprised by all the things I forgot about remote teaching, but I remain optimistic that I'll do a better job of it this fall compared to the spring. Now I'm prioritizing sustainable teaching habits and activities that get the students thinking MORE and me directly instructing less. Keep reading for my fresh ideas! Back at it, Julia
August 2020: New School Year… Who Dis?
Are you ready for this upcoming school year!? I'll be honest, I'm definitely not ready yet. School starts on August 17th for me and I purposely put off any concrete planning until now. I was hoping that would help quarantine summer actually feel like a vacation. Now it's time for me to jump in and design my syllabi, revamp my curricula, and get in the right head space. Keep reading for all my tips and tricks to plan an awesome fall! Yours in planning, Julia
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