Teaching can be one of the most rewarding jobs. Teaching can also be emotionally, mentally and physically consuming. As the end of the school year approaches, it is important for teachers to plan to enjoy their summer break by spending a few weeks devoted to activities outside of teaching. As a result, you will feel much better when you come back to work! What follows are some suggestions for a summer bucket list for teachers.
1. Keep Your Mind Off Work
Avoid the temptation to begin the summer planning for the next year to soon. Whether it is a week, a month or a few hours a day. View the summer as an opportunity to devote time to doing some of your favorite things. Have fun and don't let the summer slip away without doing something for yourself. Try to devote a few hours each day during the summer to being GOOD to YOU!
2. Plan Care Free Days
A few days a week relaxing at the pool, the beach or even a little picnic in the park can help you to become revitalized and refreshed.
3. Reconnect with Friends and/or Family
Traveling to visit old friends and/or family sometimes can be difficult during the school year. Plan a trip to visit friends or relatives who don't live in the immediate area. Find out and commemorate what your friends and family have been up to. Spend quality time with your loved ones.
4. Start a New Hobby or Revisit an Old One
Do you find your self missing an old activity or yearning to try something new? The summer can be an excellent time to get a jump start on exploring a new activity or to return to an old hobby. All of which, may become a regular part of your daily life when you return to the classroom in the Fall.
5. Read A Book
Find a cozy place and read a book thats not school related. Experiment and try reading a book from a new genre.
6. Go to a Store and Buy Nothing for Your Classroom!!!!
Are you up to this CHALLENGE! Can you visit your local retail store and buy NOTHING for your classroom?
7. Invest in Your Professional Life
Try a new subject you have always been curious about. Think of summer as a time to explore professional development on your terms. Attend a one day workshop: get inspired and network with other educators.
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