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Relax!
By Tina

Hi.

Last year was my first year teaching in a classroom. That summer before all I did was search and read and search and read for ideas. I now feel that I completely lost my summer to thinking about teaching and somewhat
regret doing so. Once the school year started I had so many ideas I couldn't remember many and learned that some were irrelavant. I wish I would have relaxed and worked more in my garden, read for leisure and just plain lounged. Sure you can read some good teacher resources, but do so in your backyard in a lounge chair. My favorite is Teaching First Grade by Min Hong (not sure what

grade you'll teach). Do this until August, then start thinking.

So, this summer I am taking a workshop and teaching summer school, but I am no where near obsessed with 1st grade stuff. I'm working in my garden and I'm taking off for Alaska next week!!!! Do yourself a favor and just chill. :o) It will all come too soon and honestly, once you get started you'll love it, but eventually you'll wish for vacation. :o)

Good luck next year!