T.G.I.F.
T.G.I.F. Newsletter Review - May 2022
Here's a look back at the T.G.I.F. newsletters for the month of May.
Journal
Education
What's the Difference Between a Happy and Unhappy Teacher?
What makes a teacher happy?
Journal
Is It Useful
How will this blog serve its readers? How will what I share leave its mark?
Journal
Build a Better Blog - Homework Day One
In the beginning, my audience consisted of my wife and mom. Now I have over 50 subscribers. That makes it feel a little different. Of course, I want to continue to grow, but I also want to be of service and provide value. In this regard, today's brainstorming was beneficial.
Journal
No Teacher Left Behind Finally Makes Waves
Today we gave our vessel a good wash and then dropped it in the water at the downtown launch. With smiles on our faces, we turned the key...
Journal
Traditions and Dream Seeds
Not every tradition deserves to live forever, but I find myself taking comfort in the traditions I keep in my classroom teaching and personal life. The continuity serves as a reminder that as many things change, many things also remain the same.
Journal
Teacher Guilt - You're Allowed to Flip the Switch to "Off".
If you are a teacher you know that there is always more to do. Early on in my career, a colleague advised me to rest and take care of myself. When I take that advice it always pays off.
Journal
When We Take Care Of Our Children We Take Care Of Our Future
With rapidly rotating news cycles, I hope we don't lose sight of how important schools are to the fabric of our society. Our pandemic experience has revealed this to be true.
Journal
Find Something You Love then Do Something About It
When in doubt, find something you love and then do something about it.
Education
It's Better World Day 2022
I teach at an EL Education School [https://eleducation.org/]. Every year on May 6th all of the schools participate in Better World Day. Here's a snippet from the EL Education website. > Better World Day is an annual, national event showcasing student learning that contributes to a
Teaching
Three Lessons Learned While Painting That Transfer To Teaching
Here's what I learned while painting houses that transfer to teaching.
Education
Give Me a Break
Harness the power of Brain Breaks to supercharge learning.