A clean slate

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A clean slate
By Anne

I know that I usually start out the week pretty positive and upbeat, but by Thursday (and certainly Friday!) the stresses of the week have compounded and it really affects my attitude and by extension my students' behavior. Something that I have found helps me is to stay after school to get grading, planning, and preparing for the next day over with so that I can go home and take advantage of some guilt-free unwinding time...it's easier to keep perspective when you've had an opportunity to step back from the challenges of the day. This isn't the perfect solution, but taking even just a little time to relax is important. You're lucky to get a fresh start - I'm sure that you'll take what you learned into the next experience. Best of luck!