New Year beginnings The season has changed to winter, and the cold air is with us now. The fields have long been harvested and are resting until it is time for planting in the spring. I have often compared teaching to farming. Both work hard in planting seeds, caring, nurturing, and bringing in a harvest … Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tips 1, 2023
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Tuesday Teaching Tips 1, 2023
New Year beginnings The season has changed to winter, and the cold air is with us now. The fields have long been harvested and are resting until it is time for planting in the spring. I have often compared teaching to farming. Both work hard in planting seeds, caring, nurturing, and bringing in a harvest … Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tips 1, 2023
Solution Weekly: January 1-7-2023
Happy New Year 2023 Enjoy a great 2023! Looking forward to many things in 2023! Thinking with the end in mind Do you think about the end in everything you do? Just curious on when you apply this standard? Teaching and Learning We start the year by focusing on instructional strategies, tips, and ideas. As … Continue reading Solution Weekly: January 1-7-2023
Only “one word”
Several years ago, I decided not to set goals as a New Year’s Resolution. It is true when you see the reports that most people will set goals but fail to achieve them. Many of the “resolutions” set are unrealistic, or they have too many they do not keep track of and forget. The statistics … Continue reading Only “one word”
Monday Motivation: 12-26-22
As I prepare for the New Year I always select one word to move me forward. My one word for this year is Grit. Take a few days to think of the “One Word” that will move you forward in the new year.
The Gifts
Oh, the beautiful gifts, all wrapped with care with the perfect bow and tag to know where it goes. Well, the gifts I give are usually tucked in a gift bag with some tissue paper or wrapped with no pattern and so much tape! Wrapping gifts is not one of my talents. I am still … Continue reading The Gifts
Hope~we need it daily
There are always signs of hope if you are looking. Keep hope in your life as we work each day to make it better than yesterday. Change does not happen overnight, but with continued positive work, differences are made. Be the light today to guide for a brighter tomorrow.
Building Morale
How do you build up morale in your school for teachers and students? If you want to build morale in your office these ideas work as well. Usually, it takes a lot of time and money and is cute, but it does not last. This has been my experience, it seems, over the years. The … Continue reading Building Morale
Monday Morning, December 5th
I am not sure if anyone is counting, but 20 more days until Christmas! Ho-Ho-Ho or Yo-Ho-Yo-Ho is my favorite holiday! My gift is when others share with me all of the love, hope, and joy they experience during this time. Let me hear some of yours!
Spiritual Sunday: December 4, 2022
I do not do these every Sunday, but I try to do them when needed. December is the best time to have “Spiritual Sunday,” but also a Making Monday Meaningful, Tuesday Terrific, Wednesday Wonderful, Thursday Thankful, Friday Forgiving, and Saturday Stress-free. December is a special month, and I find myself calm, joyful, and reflective during … Continue reading Spiritual Sunday: December 4, 2022