Teaching is overwhelming in the best of times. Add in a pandemic, distance learning, and everything else, and balance feels like it's completely out the window.
But what we did last spring was unsustainable. As we look towards the fall, we must find a semblance of work/life balance. And these principles will help you do that.
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When we're feeling worried, stressed, or frustrated, we must take those concerns to God and leave them in His capable hands. Doing this over and over again gradually creates a habit of peace instead of anxiety. ❤️
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Do you ever find yourself searching for that worksheet - that test - that quiz - that you know should be right around here but has somehow gone missing? This simple organizational system will ensure you always know exactly where every paper is. And, bonus, your desk will be way less cluttered, too!
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Have you tried to delegate tasks to students or parent volunteers - only to find yourself frustrated that you have to re-do all of it? This simple mindset shift will allow you to finally utilize student & volunteer help - without getting annoyed or wasting time.
Angela Watson has so many of these systems already figured out in her 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club. Check it out at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher.
Covid closures completely upended the school year. And now, as we consider heading back new year, we have no idea what that might look like.
But regardless of the form school takes 2020-21, we can and should be asking bigger questions. How can we take the lessons we've learned during these closures and reimagine schools in a better way - a way that truly prepares students and connects with them in a meaningful way?
Join us as we discuss these important questions with Dave Stuart Jr.
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If you teach K - 2, you definitely need to try ABCmouse.com. This program is incredibly easy to use & set up and super engaging for kids. Best of all, it's free for teachers and their students! Check it out at www.abcmouse.com/teachers.
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If you’re a white teacher that’s somewhat confused about racism, “white privilege,” and everything that’s happening, this episode is for you. I’m only beginning to understand myself, but I hope this message will help us all better love one another not just in word but in action, too.
Chances are, we're going to be facing some changes that we don't like. So what do we do about it? Rather than accepting that things will be horrible, we can find creative solutions that will actually work by asking a simple question.
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Do you lie down to sleep only to find your mind racing with a million thoughts, concerns, and questions? Listen to and discover a beautifully simple way to quiet your mind each evening, resulting in more sleep and less anxiety.
Compline: Evening Liturgies for Anxious Souls:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/compline-evening-liturgies-for-anxious-souls/id1509076756
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dJphTNj9KJBlhX9Yf48GD
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We all hoped next fall everything would be back to normal, but now we're not so sure. Theories and ideas abound about what form next school year will take.
So what are we as teachers to do? How can we plan when we don't know what we're planning for? Where do we spend our time when there's so much uncertainty?
In this episode, we discuss six imperatives that will help focus us on what matters most - and avoid draining our energy worrying about possibilities that may or may not ever materialize.
Save this episode to revisit throughout the summer! Get the notes at www.teach4theheart.com/145.
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