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Monday, July 11, 2016

TenThings Every Teacher Should Try This Summer

Summer Bucket List

1.  I know the temptation to begin planning for next year.  I have already succumbed.  But it is important to take a break for a week or two.  Or even take a month off if you can.  You'll feel invigorated when you return to your plans.

2.  Read a book that is just for grown-ups.  I have read 3 murder mysteries so far this summer.  I highly recommend it.

3.  Classroom Shopping Challenge:  Go to Walmart, and don't buy anything for your classroom.  Then go to Target and once again buy NOTHING for your classroom.  Then go to any dollar store.  You can do it!  Don't buy anything for your classroom here either.  I believe in you.

4.  Reconnect with family and friends.  Travel to see college friends now that you don't have the time constraints of the classroom.  Take some tome to spend quality time with your family.  Celebrate all the awesome stuff that everyone else is doing.

5.  Start a new hobby.  Take a yoga class for a week.  Explore a new interest.  Give yourself time for it to become a regular part of your life.

6.  Do you.  Summer is an excellent time to have a little reflection time.  Pamper yourself.  Get a foot massage, get a manicure, pedicure, or both.  Take care of yourself now so that you can take care of all your students when you return.

7.  Reflect.  Reflect on your reflections.  Reflect on your students, reflect on your year, your attitude, your personal life.

8.  Read teaching blogs.  You're reading this blog!  So you've already succeeded in checking this off your list!

9.  Say "Thank You."  While you're feeling wonderful after inspiring yourself, make sure to say thank you.  It can be for thanking a colleague for helping you out.  It can be as simple as sending a note, but it's still important. This is a great way to create and/ or strengthen friendships.

10.  Do whatever you need to do, but make sure you take time to let the stress fade and relax!

Have a great time relaxing and breathing,
Sandra @ The Happy Learning


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