This post is a combination of my two regular series Pointers and Tidbits in celebration of testing week. Pointers for Parents and Tidbits for Teachers are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement as we set about educating our children. It is testing time. The week we have all been dreading all year! Seriously, … Continue reading Testing Week
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Close Your Door and Teach
Tidbits for Teachers are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to teachers in all settings. I hope to give you a shot in the arm and remind you why you chose this career in the first place. Teachers have many jobs beyond teaching, and supposedly those other jobs help you become a better … Continue reading Close Your Door and Teach
Surviving Christmas
Tidbits for Teachers are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to teachers in all settings. I hope to give you a shot in the arm and remind you why you chose this career in the first place. During holidays students are wound tighter than usual. The anticipation of Christmas takes precedence over all … Continue reading Surviving Christmas
Historic Events
Tidbits for Teachers are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to teachers in all settings. I hope to give you a shot in the arm and remind you why you chose this career in the first place. On the heels of a historic event, life goes on. After Pearl Harbor, life went on. … Continue reading Historic Events
Wisdom vs. Knowledge
Tidbits for Teachers are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to teachers in all settings. I hope to give you a shot in the arm and remind you why you chose this career in the first place. You are carriers of knowledge. It has been entrusted to you to deliver information into the … Continue reading Wisdom vs. Knowledge
Be the Salt
Tidbits for Teachers are regular inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to teachers in all settings. I hope to give you a shot in the arm and remind you why you chose this career in the first place. Are you bored yet? The weeks between Labor Day and Thanksgiving seem to crawl by. The only … Continue reading Be the Salt
Be Still
Tidbits for Teachers are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to teachers in all settings. I hope to give you a shot in the arm and remind you why you chose this career in the first place. Labor Day. The first holiday of the school year. It always seems to me to take … Continue reading Be Still
It’s Not About Test Scores
Tidbits for Teachers are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to teachers in all settings. I hope to give you a shot in the arm and remind you why you chose this career in the first place. As teachers it is hard not to have your identity wrapped up in student performance. The … Continue reading It’s Not About Test Scores