The end of the school year can be draining for teachers. There’s so much that needs to be completed, from writing report cards, to cleaning up the classroom, to finishing up the curriculum, to dealing with behavior management issues because right now Spring Fever is warming up the air while summer is around the corner.
I get it! There’s a lot on your plate and this sounds overwhelming. That’s why I want to share some actions that you can take right now so that you don’t burnout at the end of the school year.
This is the perfect time in the school term to get started and stay organized so that when the last month of school draws near and you’re ready to mentally check out, you won’t have to pull all-nighters, but will be able to take it easy as you’ll have everything set in place already.
Let’s get started with the following three steps.
Actionable Steps:
#1. Get On It Now!
End of the year report cards are just around the corner, so focus on getting your assessment in order and start working on student self reflections so that you can integrate them into your report cards. This will help you with report card writing because you won’t have think as much about what to write since your students will be helping you with it. Starting now will ensure that you have more than enough time to do this slowly with lots of time to get your report cards completed.
If you’re looking for report card self-reflections for your class, please see the following resources.
These have been bundled up for you but you can also look at specific competencies by CLICKING HERE.
For younger students, the following resource may be more appropriate. The resource is also great if you’re in a hurry:
#2. Take It Out
If you need a break, chances are that your students need one too. As the weather gets warmer, take your students outside. For those students who need to move or who are struggling to focus, going outside for a quick Daily Physical Activities (DPA) session can help your students and you calm your minds down. It’s a great way to transition from one topic to another.
You don’t need prep for this. It can be as simple as having students go out for a run or a speed walk. Younger students can play on the playground for a few minutes.
#3. Focus On Yourself
You spend so much of time taking care of others- your students, their parents, administrators, your own family, and so many more people, that it’s hard to focus on yourself. Let’s face it! Do you even have any energy at the end of the day?
I’ve listed steps 1 and 2 before getting to this step because I’m sure that if you implement them first, you’ll find that you have more time and energy to take care of yourself. I’m not talking about spending an hour every night doing something for yourself, but 5-10 minutes to decompress and not think about work.
If you need ideas or a way to reflect, CLICK THIS LINK TO DOWNLOAD MY FREE SELF CARE RESOURCE you can also find the paid version in my store. However, because you’re here and trying to focus on your wellbeing, I’d like to give it to you for free.
Recap:
Let’s recap really quickly. Today, we looked at the following:
- The importance of teaching about Pink Shirt Day on the actual day and beyond.
- Tips to survive until the end of the school year: get on it now, take it out, and and focus on yourself.
Free Resources:
If your children are struggling to hand in assignments on time, check out the following video training: 3 Steps to Teach Children How to Overcome Procrastination to Increase Productivity.
In the mean time, if you’re feeling stressed out, overwhelmed and burnout, then I encourage you to check out the following: FREE MASTERCLASS: Systematic Plan to Super Passionate.
Next Steps:
For calm down areas on a budget, for your students who have autism, CLICK HERE.
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I’ll see you next Friday at 5:30pm PST.
Until I see you next time, remember to create, experience & teach from the heart.
Take care,
Charlotte
