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I pledge...

...to remain calm when faced with adversity
...to always understand
...to see the other side of the situation
...to differentiate every aspect of my instruction
...to accept mistakes and learn from them
...to laugh at myself
...to allow myself to be goofy in front of my students
...to not engage in power struggles
...to communicate quickly and effectively
...to enjoy my calling as a teacher without letting it consume me
...to let things go if they don't work
...to work smarter not harder
...to voice my opinion when necessary
...to be an advocate for change

I had a pretty good year last year, but as a fairly new (6 years) teacher, I still let things get the best of me sometimes. What do you pledge to do this year in your classroom that you didn't last year?

**UPDATE!** I linked up with Teching Maddeness for New {School} Year Resolutions!




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  1. Jen,
    Thanks for linking up your resolutions! I love your list, but especially #6,7 and 8! It's so important for us to let our kids see us be silly! I'm your newest follower, too!

    Amanda
    Teaching Maddeness

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    1. Thanks for hosting the link up, great idea! Thanks for following!

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  2. Love the work smarter not harder resolution. That's something I'm always striving to do.

    Love your "owl" blog.


    Ms. Fiorini’s Stadium

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  3. Hi! I'm your newest follower and so glad I found your blog! I love your list! I need to work on ALL of those things!

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  4. I found you on New (school) Year Resolutions linky! I love to connect with other teachers! I am going to go back and read some of your older post!
Layla
    Fancy Free in Fourth

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    1. Yay! Thanks for stopping by, that's why I love link ups!

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  5. Work smarter not harder is definitely on my list this year!!!

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    1. Oh my gosh, this is my biggest one. I get so caught up in stuff that I end up spending hours and my whole night is gone :(

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  6. To accept mistakes and laugh at myself is so hard at times. Definitely good resolutions.

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    1. It is hard sometimes, especially in middle school. They can be intimidating!

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  7. A great list of things all teachers need reminders of! I found our blog on the New School Year's Resolution Linky and am your newest follower.

    Tammy
    The Resourceful Apple

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    1. Thanks for following! I will definitely go check out your blog! :)

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  8. Hey Jen,

    I found you through Amanda's linky. You had me at "tech" ;)
    Can't wait to see how you're using it in your classroom!

    Your newest follower,
    Jessica
    Teach on a Limb

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  9. I love your resolutions! It's a long list, but they're fun!

    I'm your newest follower! Check out my blog if you get a chance!

    Kristin
    Teaching In A Nutshell

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  10. I was married at 32 and immediately tried to get pregnant. When I was unable to conceive I had blood tests for fertility and was told that I had an FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) of 54 and would not be able to have children. Even though the doctors knew that I had been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis since age 25, no one bothered to check my thyroid levels. my TSH was measured at .001. My Synthroid dosage was lowered. a friend advise me to contact a spiritualist who help with fertility with his medicine, i collected his contact and explain my situation to him he prepared for me a herbal medicine which i took as describe by him. became pregnant very quickly, I had a successful pregnancy. I have my baby august 2017. to get pregnant at age 35 with my 2nd child in september 2019, thank you sir , this is his email contact if you require his help babaka.wolf@gmail.com or Facebook at priest.babaka

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