It may seem early to start thinking that way, but it’s time
to start reflecting. I start to think through my year by reflecting on what
went well. What can I celebrate about the school year? (Some of you may be
thinking about celebrating the survival of the school year.) If you truly think
about what happened this year you will find many small successes and hopefully
some big successes too.
What surprised you this year? Did something go well that you
thought would flop? Did something go terribly that you thought would be
incredible? What did you learn from that? Look for a common theme that connects
the things that went well. Incorporate those into other lessons.
What will you change for next year? Classroom layout? Daily
procedures? Workshop structures? How will you prepare yourself for next year?
Thinking about your goals now could help you to focus for next year. Just
remember not to set too many goals. Set aside a little time over the summer to
think about things you would like to change. Do the research to find best
practices. And as always, don’t hesitate to contact your coaches.
In the next few weeks we will send out some ideas that may
shift your ideas on ordinary and give you some goals for next year.
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