New [School] Year Resolutions

Thanks to Amanda over at Teaching Maddeness (click on pic above for website) for this reflective and rejuvenating linky party!

Resolution #1:  I have a student teacher this year…woop woop! So, I want to ensure I give her the best of me and provide a variety of experiences and opportunities for her to define her teaching style and gain confidence in  the classroom.

Resolution #2: Create Smart Board slides for all Math and Literacy lessons. (I used to do this, but at my new school not everyone on the team had a SB so it was too hard to do on my own)

Resolution #3: Utilize the anchor charts I have created over the summer (inspired by Pinterest!) so that students can reference all sorts of information throughout the school day.

Resolution #4: Continue to get to know my students on a personal level. Success in life depends on your relationships with others, and this is one of the most important POSITIVE relationships to create.

Resolution #5: Continue to involve parents in their child’s education through open, honest, 2-way communication.

Go ahead…head on over and link up! I’d love to hear what you plan on resolving this school year!

About the author, Gretchen

I am a teacher trainer and coach. Working elbow to elbow with teachers and teacher leaders to ensure instructional proficiency and student achievement soar lights me up. We have a real need in our nation for strong educators to remain in the field. My blog, book, podcast, courses and instructional materials are geared towards empowering teachers (and those that lead them) to receive the support needed to grow and thrive today, tomorrow and always.

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