In the midst of busy days, consider where there may be opportunities to make room for creativity and exploration.

“Consistency of effort over the long run is everything.” ~ Angela Duckworth

Our Teacher Tip today is: Reset Expectations.

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from some serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” ~ Fred Rogers

Our Friday Freebie today is called: Plan Your Adventure Day!

Today, I’d like to invite you to begin with fresh eyes again, expectantly looking for growth.

An excerpt from, “All Along You Were Blooming: Thoughts for Boundless Living” by Morgan Harper Nichols.

Our Teacher Tip Tuesday today is to take inventory of your “bucket-fillers” and “bucket-drainers.”

“Then let us all do what is right, strive with all our might toward the unattainable, develop as fully as we can the gifts God has given us, and never stop learning.” ~ Ludwig Van Beethoven

What about the waiting?

How might you look at the world around you through a new lens of gratitude?

When you’re weary, invite grace to be present in every situation.

Ask. Seek out other educators and ask them what their teaching tip is. You may be surprised by what you hear!

“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” ~ Audre Lorde

Evidence of growth takes time, and while there may be patterns, there are also surprises!

“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” ~ William James

“Good goals help you steward what you’ve been given well.” ~ Lara Casey

Sometimes, we may inadvertently create obstacles in our own path of simplicity. But we are reminded that the most important thing is to love one another.

This month, we are going to explore how to navigate this season in our reflections together.

Check out our February resource highlights!