Any other “listers” out there?

When the start of the school year is looming, I lose sleep making lists of my head of things to make, do, plan, teach, model, etc. etc.

I am a highly reflective person, so I’m always thinking about how I can make my next year of teaching my best year of teaching.

What kinds of things do you have on your list?

• sing more in the classroom
• read more read alouds
• give more hugs
• remember to go slowly at the beginning of the year teaching rituals and routines (it’s ALWAYS worth it in the end if you TAKE YOUR TIME)
• don’t sweat the small stuff
• pray for my class more
• eat less chocolate (ya feel me?)
• assess less – guided reading more (in a dream world)
• stay organized
• collaborate more
• stay positive
• get to know each and every student/have something to talk about with each of them every day (I love this part!)
• be silly!
• keep practicing engagement strategies in the classroom (my favorite way to teach)

-Caffeine and Kindergarten “Teach your Heart Out!”