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I've shared this from @crazyheadcomics before, but

I've shared this from @crazyheadcomics before, but I thought it deserved a permanent place in my feed.

New starts are a great time to work on new boundaries. If it seems like a lot, just stick to one.

I like to treat boundaries like promises to myself. If I break that promise, I notice the ways in which I contribute to the circumstances of my life.

If I keep that promise, I notice the ways in which I am empowered to change my relationship with the world.

I hope you put yourself first this year. I'm rooting for you 🤍

As I grow older and learn what I like, I tend to s

As I grow older and learn what I like, I tend to step outside of my comfort zone less often.

This past week I did something I had never done before, and I felt the type of nervous I haven't felt in years.

I've never hiked in the backcountry without a guide or someplace to sleep at night. Being completely self-reliant was intimidating, to the point where I was happy for any excuse to cancel my trip.

I was afraid of bears, of still water, of our food spoiling. I was dreading being cold at night. After weeks of training, I still doubted that my body could handle the physical demands of a backcountry hike.

In the end there was nothing to be afraid of. I made it home in one piece, with the realization that my fears distracted me from the whole purpose of this experience: to enjoy myself.

It's ironic to teach students resilience from the familiarity of your comfort zone.

This trip was a reminder that grit is not something you master, but something you have to constantly practice.

Before my hike was even finished, I was already dreaming up another backcountry trip. And with that, I'm also thinking of ways to continually push myself outside of my protective shell.

Have you done something recently that has scared you? I'd love to hear about how you're building resilience to help inspire a bit more of my own 🤍

This Back-to-School Student Information Sheet is a

This Back-to-School Student Information Sheet is a convenient way to get to know your students!

The question prompts in this survey include:

✏ who your students live with at home
✏ which languages they speak
✏ what they are passionate about
✏ their responsibilies outside of school
✏ their areas of strength
✏ what they find challenging about school
✏ known allergies
✏ and more!

This survey uses the language of growth mindset and covers alllll of your bases. Plus it's offered in editable, digital, and ready-to-print formats too, so you can customize it for your subject area.

Swipe up in my stories or follow the link in my bio to preview this resource!

As we get ready for another year of uncertainty, t

As we get ready for another year of uncertainty, the idea of getting ready for the school year can feel like a lot.

Nobody is expected to be their best self right now. Take all the extra time and give yourself all the extra grace you need to look after yourself over these next few weeks.

Has this back-to-school season felt different for you? What are you doing to show yourself a little extra compassion and self-care?

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Cultivate classroom culture with these icebreaker

Cultivate classroom culture with these icebreaker ideas for older students.

Each one of these 8 icebreakers is an age-appropriate game to encourage communication. I can't promise that they still won't cringe though, because isn't that the whole point? 🙃

Follow the link in my bio to read about these icebreakers in my latest blog post.

If you aren't back to school yet make sure to save this post for later 💫

If you're back already, what icebreakers are you using with your older students?

If you're looking for ideas to decorate your ELA c

If you're looking for ideas to decorate your ELA classroom this year, this book wall by @foreverfirstiee might be it 😍

I LOVE the idea of creating an anchor chart for students to refer to over the course of the year and to consolidate what they've read. This idea was inspired by @lololoveslearning 💫

If you have your literary lineup already planned, you could display all of the books at the start of the year too. That way students can anticipate what's to come in your classroom. 📚

Do you have any decor ideas for this year?

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