My School Supply List - 2022

Are you looking to get yourself ready for the new school year? My number one purchase every single year since I first learned about them is a new Rocketbook (because well, sometimes new and fresh is important).  

A New Year is Coming

How do you prepare for a new school year? 

I'll be honest...this year I'm just not sure what I should be doing. My job will look SIMILAR to last year but there has been a plot twist that developed. I am no longer being fully funded by my grant, which means I am no longer being funded as an administrator either. I am back to a teaching contract (which does mean I get two more weeks of summer) BUT does mean that my day to day experience will look slightly different.

I will still be doing a LOT of work with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (my school was recognized as being a GOLD school last year by the State of Ohio), SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) and improving parent/school partnerships and relationships. 

It is my hope that the work I do on these topics will help me give you information on what is becoming one of the fastest growing areas of work in schools in my area. I'm hoping I can provide you information as well to hopefully save you some of the headaches we have had.

In the mean time. I suggest a good planner, organizing some Google folders, new pens/markers, and soaking up some more summer days (if you have them). 

A Free Conference with a Self-Care Focus

 

I’m presenting at the New Year Reboot Conference hosted by @educators2educators on January 2-3, 2021! The conference is 100% free and virtual. You can completely customize your experience and watch one or all of the 70+ pre-recorded presentations! The theme of the virtual conference is Teacher Self-Care + Let’s Get Through This Year!

You can register to attend for free at educators2educators.com

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Be Kind To Yourself

Sunday. 

While it is still a part of the weekend, it has the potential to bring a lot of dread. I'll admit as Sunday goes on I find myself filled with dread (about another worth week) and cursing myself for not getting more done. So what do I do? Rush to complete the to do list I didn't bother to touch. Does this sound familiar?

...and then as I rush around trying to get it all done, I'm not being particularly nice to myself. My self talk is the kind of stuff I wouldn't say to someone else! Yet, here I am saying it to myself. It is in these moments that we need to remember to keep track of our own mindsets. It's not healthy to act this way towards ourselves and it is easy to fix with a mindset shit, some deep breaths and maybe some better time management skills.

Weekends are meant for rejuvenating and family - not always to do lists. I get it! Things need to get done but don't forget to give yourself some grace! Especially now. Even if the only thing you accomplish is cleaning your pantry (which wasn't even on your list to begin with).

At least it is something. Don't forget to focus on all the things you did get done and not just what you didn't. It's okay, the dirt will still be there tomorrow :)

Self-Care

 

    Self-care is probably the most important thing for those of us in education to remember. I may shock you with this....but it is even more important than test scores, homework, data, grading papers. Teachers are not going to provide the best instruction if they are not at their best. 

    It is like that saying in airplanes that you must put on your oxygen mask before helping those around you. In order to best help our students we HAVE TO HELP OURSELVES. I mean, we still have to do our jobs BUT we need to give ourselves some grace every once in awhile too.

    I haven't been great at blogging lately or really any of the extra stuff lately, but I do want to make sure that I'm doing what I can to share out about something I'm very passionate about. SELF-CARE.

    Today I want to just start by reminding you that you are doing great things and that is awesome! 

    I hope to have more tips soon! Stay Safe!

I'm back!

I know it has been awhile since I’ve posted but a lot has happened in the last year. On July 22, 2016 I welcomed my son into the world. He was born at 41 and a half weeks a good 10 days after his due date.

Having a newborn at home has made putting time into blogging very hard but I have learned a lot about a lot of things and balance during that time that I hope to share with you all as I go through the summer.

My son at daycare. At about 9 months. He loves it there!

Thanks for your patience with me.

End of the year

Happy end of the year (for those of you are done)! If you aren’t done yet, good luck as the end of the school year approaches. This is the first time I’ve ever been done before Memorial Day, and I love it J

This year was incredibly challenging & included a nice trip to the hospital for high blood pressure. (I can’t say for sure it was because of my class but if I had to guess). I’m sure being 8 months pregnant didn’t help.

I plan to continue working on some projects up until baby is born so please keep checking back at my store and see what new things pop up!