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Saturday, August 3, 2019

3 Simple Things You Can Do This Summer to Make Next School Year Easier - Teacher Habits

3 Simple Things You Can Do This Summer to Make Next School Year Easier - Teacher Habits

3 Simple Things You Can Do This Summer to Make Next School Year Easier

Regular readers of this blog know what I think about teachers working over the summer. For those late to the party, allow me to summarize:
Most teachers shouldn’t and they shouldn’t feel an ounce of guilt over the number of days they don’t even think about their job.
However, like many things in life, there are exceptions to the rule. One of those exceptions is this:
If the work you do over the summer saves you a bunch of time/energy/aggravation during the school year, then it may be worth doing, even if you are working for free. 
So, if you’re sick and tired of the beach, or if it’s a rainy day, your cable is out, and the wifi is down, or if you just can’t stop thinking about next school year, here are three things you might consider doing now so you have less to do later.
Purge and Organize
A lot of teachers have a lot of crap. That’s not a good thing. Neuroscientists at Princeton University found that subjects in a disorganized environment had a harder time maintaining attention than those working in an organized environment. The study showed CONTINUE READING: 3 Simple Things You Can Do This Summer to Make Next School Year Easier - Teacher Habits
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