Your Way
Topics for this week include advice from students, back-to-school tips, and the power of art and creativity.
The Friday Five
Happy Friday!
Here’s a thought for this week. Don’t let comments from others define your self-worth. Stay true to yourself and your mission.
I hope you have an enjoyable and restful weekend.
Here’s what I’ve been up to this past week.
- Maximizing the Impact of Meet and Greet Nights: A Teacher's Guide - By creating a welcoming environment and fostering open communication, we lay the groundwork for a successful partnership between school and home.
- Teacher Book Recommendation: Rekindle Your Teaching Passion: Powerful Habits for Balanced Educators - This book is worth considering if you want to improve your teaching methods and achieve a better work-life balance.
Clear These Lists - Consider supporting these teachers by contributing and sharing with others.
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Advice From Students
As students gear up for the new school year, they share practical advice to ensure success. From learning about money and forming study groups to organizing supplies and getting a good night's sleep, students across grades highlight strategies that have helped them thrive. They also emphasize the importance of having an open mind and strong friendships.
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Classroom Ideas
Discover innovative back-to-school tips designed to transform your classroom into a dynamic and engaging learning environment. From creating a "Mystery Box" to gamifying lessons and establishing community projects, these strategies encourage curiosity, responsibility, and collaboration among students.
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Art and a Meaningful Life
Art experiences are linked to a more meaningful life, according to new research published in The Journal of Positive Psychology. The study found that engaging with art, particularly experiencing awe and attributing supernatural qualities, is associated with higher levels of life meaning. These findings suggest that cultivating artistic experiences could enhance feelings of purpose and significance in individuals' lives.
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Great Minds
"Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people." — Henry Thomas Buckle
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Teacher Commuter Playlist - My Way by Frank Sinatra
Each school year will bring challenges. Embrace your authentic self even when you bite off more than you can chew.
Choose Your Own Adventure
- Take a forest bath.
- Learn how to protect yourself from stress at work.
- Here are some ways to annoy a teacher in five words or fewer.
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