Find Greatness in each Student you Teach
Edmunds Lee |
Believe More in Yourself and Your Own Abilities
+Angela Maiers an inspirational teacher, author, and speaker sums it up perfectly!
A powerful video that I plan to share with my students - You Matter!
A powerful video that I plan to share with my students - You Matter!
Author Unknown |
Yes, after the interview, I obsessed for days about what I said, what I should of said, and what I didn't say; which I am sure sounds crazy to a lot of people. I replayed our conversation over and over in my head. "I think I forgot to mention our awesome tech coaches." "Did I thank +Ann Feldmann, +Brent Catlett, +Jennifer Krzystowczyk for all they have done to help support and encourage me?" "I didn't share how our students are the best teachers." "I didn't explain that app clearly." I do realize that others truly don't care about any of this, but I certainly do. I don't like to let others down and disappoint them or myself. It was my personal perception, as Vicki was sincerely complimentary at the end of our taping. It also made me wonder how many of our students feel like this in our classrooms. Something to be mindful of as the new year begins. As educators, what we may feel or view as unimportant in our students' lives, may be of utmost importance to them.
Truly Listen to What Your Students Have to Say
Unknown Author |
Just another thought I had that made me think of my students. If I had the chance to do the radio show over again with Vicki, would I? The answer is an absolute "yes". Would I articulate my thoughts differently, another "yes". Our thoughts are no different than our students at times. How many of our students would like a second chance on an assignment, test, or to make changes on a project they created?
Sometimes second chances help foster a
deeper level of learning and understanding.
The quotes sum it up perfectly! My hope is that I continue to model these on a daily basis and help foster each student's belief in him/herself.
Let it Go - Give up Perfectionism
Celebrate Differences - Don't Compare Yourself to Others
mediawebapps |
Be Kind to Yourself
Stop worrying about what others think or say about you.
Stop worrying about what others think or say about you.
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." -Eleanor Roosevelt
It is truly amazing how others perceive us, and how we truly perceive ourselves. A fact that is hard to take at times is that not everyone will like you. +Vicki Davis recently wrote a wonderful post and has great advice about What to do When Someone Hates You.
Laugh More and Enjoy the Moment
We need to celebrate each other more and criticize less!
Ralph Waldo Emerson |
It's all About our Relationship with our Students
Teacher friends, if you need more inspiration definitely a video worth watching!
Educator Rita Pierson
Every Kid Needs a Champion
Never underestimate the students you teach,
they are capable of more than you can ever imagine!
Lady Bird Johnson |
As the new school year begins,
I look forward to learning side by side with my fourth graders.
Yes, our students are the Best Teacher!
As Ferris Bueller Stated
Helping each student develop a love and passion for learning is what teaching is all about.
Here's wishing everyone a wonderful school year!
Our students are counting on us!
Here's wishing everyone a wonderful school year!
Our students are counting on us!
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