Start fresh.

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It’s a new year!

You’re coming back from winter/summer break, depending on where you are in the world. It’s January, it’s 2019. It’s a brand new calendar year. This can be a new start for you, and your kiddos.

The greatest thing about a long break is the energy and life that comes after it. So, the greatest thing we can do as teachers in January is start fresh.

Interpret that as you will:

• Write a few classroom specific resolutions.
• Have your students write a few school-centered resolutions.
• Participate in a deep-clean of the classroom. Get your students involved–make the fresh start tangible, visible.
• Revise/create new academic goals.
• Let go. Let go of any lingering doubt, regret, or negative memories. Teaching is hard, being a student is hard–we all have days, lessons, and moments that are less than beautiful, let them go.
• Redecorate your room.
• Change all assigned groups.
• Rearrange furniture.
• Buy a few new work outfits. 😉

Whatever you do, figure out how to breathe new life into your work. The year, and learning, has begun again, so start fresh. 😁