Weekly Inspo Vids - Week Fourteen
Hey everyone,
At my dinner table most nights, we play a little game called “Rose, Thorn, and Bud.” We have to articulate the high (the rose) and the low (the thorn) of the day and something we’re looking forward to (a bud). While the highs and lows change daily, my bud for most of the week has stayed the same - a visit from my big sister.
I don’t see my family all that much. My wife’s family lives here in Oregon and we see them many times a year. My mom passed away a few years ago, my brother lives in France (long story), and my sister and dad live in Texas. Needless to say, with three little kids, we don’t buy a lot of plane tickets these days. So, it's pretty exciting when someone drops into our little town for a visit.
I’m not entirely sure why I shared all that, other than to highlight the importance of unplugging from your work life to enjoy the people you love. Although I have a mountain of grading to do, a bunch of CTE planning to knock out, and plenty of PD-related tasks to attend to … I’ll be doing none of that over the long weekend. Instead, I’ll be lounging with a bunch of ragamuffins and their super fun aunt. And I’m going to love every minute of it.
I hope you find the time soon to enjoy something similar.
As for this week’s email, we’ve got some good stuff. A very practical video for your teachers on avoiding burnout and some equally practical PD on engaging all students - especially the introverted ones.
Enjoy!
Weekly Video
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Possible Caption: Do more of what you love!
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Weekly Quote
“Don’t forget to tell these special people in your life just how special they are to you.”
Bob Ross
Weekly Emailable PD
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As a student, I was one of the quietest kids in the class. Since I got decent grades, I was able to fly under the radar nearly my entire academic career. I think about that fact often when working with my students. It’s easy to call on the gregarious, confident kids, but some of our most introverted kids have the most to offer. Don’t forget about them. Hopefully this strategy is helpful in building their confidence.
