Now you can almost smell that first cup of coffee or tea you'll be drinking after leisurely waking up in the morning. It's a well deserved experience that teachers look forward to from March on.
After a little time to decompress, it's time to evaluate the school year. Not for some form that will be filed in some far away folder but for yourself! A little distance helps to review what worked and what didn't. I always found that, even if I didn't want it to, thoughts about the year seeped into my brain.
As teachers, we don't turn off our brains at the end of the day. There were times I wish I could leave it behind but teachers are constantly evaluating themselves. "How did that lesson go? Why didn't that student understand the material? How can I teach that lesson and target everyone's levels?" These are the questions we hear inside our heads. Non-teachers don't realize the pressure we put on ourselves!
So take some cleansing breathes, sleep a little late (if you can), and take life a little slower. When those ideas about how to "spice up" your direct instruction sneak into your thoughts, you'll be ready to explore some new ideas and techniques.
Have a great summer and you'll hear from me in August. RELAX and RENEW!
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