Something I heard recently and I’ve tried to adopt whenever possible: “Whoever has the most fun, wins.”

I’m joining my class for PE today and I’m a little nervous. 😬 We are playing a game called Survivor. I don’t know the rules or how to play yet, but it sounds intimidating. It also sounds like it’s going to be 25 vs 1. 😅😂

For what it's worth today, remember this - drink more water, take those vitamins, move your body, and tell the ones who will pick you up when you fall just how much they matter. There's no way around it - the work is required to get (and give) the most out of your time here.

Every child deserves to have a teacher that loves teaching, loves them, and makes them feel like the day just wouldn’t be the same if they weren’t in class 🙌💯 #NextLevelTeaching #NextLevelTeaching on Amazon 📚 a.co/d/9CkCdCQ #DBCincBooks #NextLevelTeaching

The important thing is not to keep winning, but to keep reaching.

Another successful GLOW DAY in the books! 🤩

Sphero Bolt 🤝🏼 VA Studies curriculum! I am so excited to incorporate some coding and robots with the first VS unit this fall! Sphero

Sometimes I forget I won’t be with 5th graders next year, but I’ll still be reading some of these for my 4th graders!

Learning the ropes of reels 🤪 instagram.com/reel/CtrxdZnxu…

Updating my Amazon wishlist and trying to control myself with all of the books I want! #readersareleaders amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls… #clearthelist

Two teachers can teach the exact same lesson and get completely different results. The variable? The teachers’ passion and creativity. The power is not in the program. The power is in the magic the teacher brings. #multiplyexcellence

Double down on what is working best.

Top two classroom wishes ✨ a diffuser and one roll of peel and stick wallpaper! 🪩

Effective classroom management is made up of 3 things. 1️⃣ Relationships 2️⃣ High Expectations 3️⃣ Consistency

Prioritize connection and kindness over curriculum.

Enough courage to get started + enough sense to focus on something you’re naturally suited for + enough persistence to stay in the game long enough to catch a few lucky breaks + a lot of hard work. There’s your recipe.

What do I need to accomplish today and how can I have the most fun possible while doing it?

Fourth graders are so excited about EVERYTHING. I love this grade!