It takes courage to change.

Sometimes it is easy to get lulled into doing things the same old way because of habit. It may be the same way of disciplining a child that doesn’t work, or it could be the same way of just getting up in the mornings playing the “alarm game,” pushing it back in over and over and then rushing to get everything done. It takes courage to take care of yourself, to take that extra time for yourself that your body and your soul crave, that extra sleep, that exercise, or special food.

Teachers have great courage because every day you go into the classroom not knowing what to expect from your students. Use that same courage to make a positive change for yourself and for your students.

Have a great day and a wonderful week-end. You are a difference maker.

Maryln

Look inside.

Look beyond the behaviors of the student to see the true picture. Sometimes a child has displaced anger or resentment that has nothing to do with what is happening at school. Take time to connect with the child. There may be a soul sleeping just waiting to be awakened.

Have an awesome day. You are a difference maker.

Maryln

Every day can be a vacation.

Vacations start in the mind with the excitement of getting ready to go, and planning for the trip. If you create that same excitement in your thoughts about work, every day can seem like a vacation.

Yes, I know, it is truly not the same, but as long as you have to work, why not make it more fun? Plan a little more. Get excited about meeting your new students. Have fun. Above, all, remember that you are a difference maker.

Have a great day.

Maryln

Motivation is a key.

The more excited your students are about what they are learning, the fewer discipline problems you will have. Motivate more and discipline less.

Have a great awesome day.

Maryln

Teach students to be still and quiet.

Children are so rushed these days. They go from school to something else, to something else, and on to something else. When they are home, often televisions are on, and there are no opportunities for silence. Students need quiet minds in order to learn and to process what they have learned. You can help your students train their minds by making a game out of simply sitting each day for about 10 seconds and closing their eyes and listening to the sounds of quiet. It’s “The Quiet Game.” Every day, expand the amount of time they sit quietly.

Have a great awesome day, and remember you are a difference maker.

Maryln