I Hereby Resolve to . . .

January 1, 2016
Issue #389

Happy New Year!

As part of a longstanding New Year's tradition, we reflect on the past year and set our intentions for self-improvement, resolving to live up to these thoughts and actions throughout the year. The United States government maintains a list of popular resolutions on their website, and even offers steps to help children reach their goals. 

Even with support, I have never been completely successful in keeping my New Year's resolutions. Apparently, I am not alone.

This year is going to be different. My New Year’s resolutions are going to be written as a story to live by. I wrote my goals/beliefs/resolutions in the language of what I want to do each and every day as a teacher. I am choosing to declare them as the core or underpinnings of what I believe as a teacher and human by writing and posting them on my computer, by my bed, and on my mirror. I believe in them, I want to live by them, and I want people to count on me to stand for them. Here is my story for the New Year.

My Teacher Resolutions

Each Day,
I choose to bring my best self to school.
I choose to believe each student is capable and worthy.
I choose to see the best in each student.
I choose to be kind in my actions and words.
I choose to be grateful.

What can you be counted on for the New Year? 

News from the Daily CAFE

Questions Answered . . .

What professional development opportunities do you have available?
Check out these three options for reflecting on and refining your classroom practice.
 

Purposeful Practice . . .

Preventing "I Don’t Know What to Write About”*
Do your students ever say, “I don’t know what to write about”? This will get them writing in no time.

Assessment Matters . . .

Reviewing Good-Fit Books*
Any time is a good time to review the I-PICK method of choosing a book.

Try Today . . .

Daily 5 Boot Camp*
A weeklong Daily 5 Boot Camp will help get behaviors and procedures back on track after a long vacation.

Focus on Health . . .

Every Day Is the Best Day of the Year
Start every day with positive energy to make each day the best.

Professional Development Opportunities