You Have to Do It

I’ve settled on a weekly reflection routine for the moment. At the beginning of the week, I start a note in Notion with the template and then revisit it daily to add and update. Here’s the most recent entry.

Successes/Stories

• Using IXL to kick off a unit after introducing the learning target worked out well.
• Enjoyed my students’ reactions when I tried to read the new learning target like a surfer dude.
• We had a short week, and I was a little stressed that I might not get conferences scheduled and the kids prepared for their SLCs, but it worked out.

Thoughts and Takeaways

• You don’t have to be good at something to do it, but if you want to be good at it, you have to do it.
• If everyone is happy with you, you must be doing something wrong.

Recovery and Renewal

• Attempted to schedule a Chiropractor appointment.
• I had an internal battle about whether or not to go to the weight room. For a change, the weight room won.
• I’ve been able to take a few more mindful breathing breaks throughout the school day.
• A good week of sleep.

Optimize

• “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”—Alvin Toffler
• I intend to continue lifting weights as a form of stress relief and personal development.
• Don't let the old in.

Next Actions

• Revise the waves unit to reflect the new textbook.
• Complete scheduling for student-led conferences.
• Prepare the Waves PHET activity for science.
• Help students prepare for student-led conferences.

Gratitude

• I have a good group of students this year overall.
• Proud of my kids.
• The spring thaw.
• Sleep.