Journal
Here are the results or lack thereof from December 2023. This was a rough month for some of my goals, but the yearly overview looks pretty good. This is my second year tracking my goals in this way and I’m starting to see the benefits.
Thirty Day Challenge
My first 30-Day Challenge is to publish at least one article per day for thirty days in a row.
Weekly Report
Topics for this week include what is necessary to grade, how teachers felt about this past year, and making good decisions.
Good Stuff
Here are some of my most memorable moments from this past year.
Weekly Report
Here are the most popular TGIF Newsletters from the past year. Each week I email a growing community of educators who want to become a happier, healthier, and stronger teacher.
Book Summary
I chose this book because I've always been impressed with the fact that Seth Godin has shared something on his blog every day for many years. Even though he is a marketing expert, many of the things he shares seem to apply to my personal and teaching life.
Thirty Day Challenge
Thirty-Day Challenges are a powerful tool for personal growth and development. By committing to a small challenge for a short period, you can build new habits, break old ones, and learn more about yourself in the process.
Weekly Report
Topics for this week include cultivating resilience, flash cards for retrieval practice, and using memes in the classroom.
Journal
This didn’t lead me to a magical epiphany, but it did leave me inspired. For those of us teachers who plan on staying in the game, handling hard things better should be on our to-do list.
Weekly Report
Topics for this week include how to work with angry parents, helping kids with apologies, and humility.
STEAM
Create a card that lights up when a circuit is completed with copper tape.
Education
How to use Playlists to differentiate instruction and help students become the leaders of their learning.