I'm linking up with Teach Talk Inspire and My Day in K for Tell All Tuesday!
Of course dreams, goals, and wishes are what all teachers think about when they are going back to school! We're getting back into our classrooms and everything is clean and organized and full of possibilities! As much as I love summer, getting back into my classroom really does get me excited for a new year and a new group of kiddos!
My goal:
So I've done Writer's Workshop for the past few years, but I am the worst at actually planning ahead for it! I typically realize on my lunch break that I don't know what our exact focus is for that day. Eek!! So it's a lot of last minute scrambling... My goal this year is to actually plan ahead! Even if it is just a week at a time!
My wish:
We are adding a new member to our team this year! I am hoping that our team will mesh well and be able to work cohesively, collaborate well, and support each other when we need it.
My dream:
So every day when I leave school, I reflect on the day as I'm driving home. No matter how much "wonderful" happened that day, I always find (and then fixate) on something I could have done better, how I could have reached a kid more effectively, something that makes me think I didn't do all I could. Wouldn't it be great if I never had that feeling?! Of course, I don't think this is the most attainable. I am still human and not at all perfect, but what an amazing thing it would be!
For now, I will just bask in the excitement and newness of a new year, new kids, and new energy! Happy back to school!
I had a hard time planning for writing workshop as well. I'd have a general plan, but wouldn't work out the specifics enough. I think, as teachers, we always focus on what we could have done better. I know I'm one of my own worst critics and it can be hard to give yourself credit when it's due. Good luck with your new teammate and I hope all your dreams and wishes come true!
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