Just for Fun
This is Elsa's most popular song from Frozen.
LET IT GO!
As educators it is hard to leave work at work. We have to focus on our circle of control, and do our best in the areas that we CAN control, let go of the things we can't.
This helps keep you organized.
What is a calendar?
or
What is a to-do list?
Organization is important because tasks can pile up, and valuable time is spent on finding information that should be readily available. However, good organizational skills will ultimately save you time and reduce stress.
School ends at this time.
What is 4:05?
Respect your time. Teachers' duties are impossible to accomplish without putting in extra hours. However, recogne that you have to prioritize yourself, your mental health and physical health.
This is something educators never have enough of.
Any acceptable answer.
What is time?
What is sleep?
What is life outside of work?
Remember to take care of yourself to promote your health and well-being. Set healthy habits and goals for yourself outside of work.
This is Habit #3.
What is "Put First Things First."
Prioritize... big rock little rock... Try to focus on what will have the most impact on your students' success.
This is a way to decompress or wind down.
Any acceptable answer.
Examples:
What is a workout?
What is meditation?
What is a hobby?
What is a drink? Lol!
Being self aware helps us understand ourselves. Research suggests that when we see ourselves clearly, we are more confident and more creative. We make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively. It empowers us to make changes and to build on our areas of strength as well as identify areas where we would like to make improvements.
This is the reason educators drink (just kidding... kinda :P)
Any acceptable answer.
Examples:
What is distance learning?
What is lesson planning?
What is grading?
What is stress?
This is the most impactful person in a student's life.
What is a TEACHER?
Recognize that you're having an impact (even when it doesn't feel like it). So remember, you might not see the immediate results of your hard work, but teachers change students' lives each and every day just by being yourselves and building connections. Keeping that in mind can help when you feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities of teaching.
This is a way to maintain balance at home.
Any acceptable answer.
What are quiet hours?
What is self care?
What is setting boundaries?
Remember, you can't be the best at you do if you don't feel your best.