Welcome Back to School! You want to bring your ‘A’ game to school in order to get the best out of each day.
I hope that the holiday was restful and that you are rejuvenated and ready for the new session. Teachers, parents and students alike are all getting back to the school routine and it can sometimes be a stressful transition. Here are a few tips to help you bring your ‘A-game’ throughout the new term.
10 Ways to Bring your ‘A’ Game to School
Start preparing the day before: Taking a few minutes in the evening to prepare for the coming day is a great idea. Set out your outfit and sleep early, absolutely nothing beats an early night and an easy morning.
Aim to get in early: Getting in early can be the difference between a great day and an okay day. The few minutes before rush hour allow you settle into the work space and environment. You can use the time to go over your lesson plan again and set everything in place. The pupils too get to adjust and get in the right mood for school before activities begin.
Make a to-do list: A to-do list sets your work flow and helps you work stress free. The night before or immediately you get in to work is a good time to make your list. Prioritizing the more complex duties allows you get them done while you are still at your optimum.
Do not take on more than you can chew: Not over tasking yourself is important if you are going to bring your A game to work. Try not to say yes to more task if you already have a lot on your table so that you can avoid burning out. Also, do not overburden the pupils with homework, they too can burnout.
Give credit where credit is due: If someone does something for you or brings up an idea that helps your work please credit them. You do not want to be sidelined so try not to sideline other people, including your pupils. Be an example of what you want…
