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| Teachers.Net Gazette Vol.5 No.12 |
December 2008 |
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December Survival Guide;
Ten Special Management Tips for Your Classroom PLUS
Ten Ways to Rest and Recharge over the Winter Break
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by Sue Gruber, M.A.
Barbara Gruber Courses for Teachers
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Continued from December Survival Guide
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- Make sure you are at the top of the salary ladder for your years of service and units.
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This might be the perfect time to take a quick course. If you’re looking for courses that offer incredible flexibility while you’re gaining new skills and ideas, consider taking them online. Online courses are designed to fit your schedule without losing valuable time commuting to and from universities. Of course, I encourage you to take a look at our 100% practical courses for teachers.
- Pamper yourself!
Go for it! Paint your nails a wild color. Light some candles and soak in the tub. Treat yourself to a facial or massage. Sit on the couch and read silly magazines while demolishing a bowl of popcorn! You’ve worked hard this school year! You deserve to pamper yourself!
- Read, read, read!
Get lost in a really good book. Winter break is the perfect time to snuggle up and dive into a book you’ve been anxious to read!
Are you one of those teachers who really enjoys spending time during breaks in your classrooms? Here are some thoughts to consider if you just can’t stay away.
- Limit the time you spend in your classroom.
Set a reasonable schedule for the amount of time you’re willing to work in your room. You might decide that one or two mornings is enough. Don’t spend every waking moment in your classroom. Don’t miss this chance to take care of yourself and to truly step away from school and unwind.
Spend some time getting organized.
If you’ve chosen to spend some of your valuable break time in your classroom, why not spend it getting organized? This could be the perfect time for a file cabinet clean out or the reorganization of your teaching materials. You’ll be surprised at the wonderful resources you rediscover!
Fine-tune classroom procedures and routines.
Take some time to reflect upon your school year so far. Think about all of the things that go well in your classroom. Analyze any areas that you feel need improvement. Jot some quick notes about things you’d like to change when school starts again. January is the perfect time to make some adjustments! It’s an opportunity to re-start the class that is almost as good as the first day of school. Don’t miss this perfect time to make changes and teach routines that will make things go smoothly and save time.
I feel so fortunate that every winter I have two weeks to rest, relax and recharge my batteries.Make this winter break your best one ever! Go back in January with a smile on your face and the enthusiasm to enjoy the rest of the school year!
Best wishes ~
Sue Gruber
Barbara Gruber Online Courses for Teachers
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About Sue Gruber...
Sue Gruber, M.A.
Barbara Gruber Online Courses for Teachers
Sue@bgrubercourses.com
Sue Gruber taught the upper grades for years. In a moment of wild abandon, she decided to take the plunge and teach the grade she feared most—kindergarten! Sue just wrapped up her eleventh year in kindergarten and loves it. Who knows, the next grade level change might be to sixth grade!
Sue Gruber and Barbara Gruber, a mother-daughter writing team, have created dozens of products for Frank Schaffer Publications, Scholastic, The Education Center and other publishers. Barbara is a former teacher who was employed by Frank Schaffer Publications from l980 to l996. She developed and presented curriculum seminars nationwide for K-6 teachers.
Sue and Barbara launched Barbara Gruber Online Courses for Teachers in 2002. They personally write each course with today’s students and busy teachers in mind. Teachers can do coursework completely on their own, or, if they wish, interact on line with others. They can earn one, two or three semester units from University of the Pacific. Barbara and Sue provide practical strategies and ideas that can be put into action immediately without creating more work for teachers. Barbara and Sue have created exactly what teachers are looking for—teacher-friendly courses at affordable prices. You can find out about their courses at www.bgrubercourses.com
Sue teaches full time, manages Barbara Gruber Courses for Teachers and loves writing for the Teachers.Net Gazette. She lives in Sonoma County with her husband and son. Barbara consults for Barbara Gruber Courses for Teachers; however, she has “retired” from the business. Retirement for Barbara means she’s busier than ever in Healdsburg, California on a 25-acre working farm called Healdsburg Country Gardens. She and her husband are grape growers for local wineries, have three guest houses for visitors and host wine country weddings.
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Barbara & Sue Gruber Columns on Teachers.Net...
- The Three R’s for Summer— Rest, Relax and Recharge! (June 2009)
- Comedy Highlights from Room K-1! (May 2009)
- Actively Involve Every Reader—Ten Easy Ideas! (Apr. 2009)
- Why Do You Teach? (Mar. 2009)
- Test-taking Skills Made Easy (Feb. 2009)
- Six Easy Resolutions for 2009 (Jan. 2009)
- December Survival Guide; Ten Special Management Tips for Your Classroom PLUS Ten Ways to Rest and Recharge over the Winter Break (Dec. 2008)
- What, Me Worry? (Nov. 2008)
- Strategies to Meet Standards, Promote Reading and Boost Skills (Oct. 2008)
- Time Flies! (Sept. 2008)
- Get Set for the Best Year Yet! (Aug. 2008)
- UPDATE!! Hooray! I did it! (Aug. 2008)
- It’s Summer…Time to Shift Gears and Re-energize! (July 2008)
- Easy Ideas to Wrap up the Year (June 2008)
- Counting the days yet? (May 2008)
- Think Outside the Box…with a little help from Clifford and a roomful of kids! (April 2008)
- 10 Tips to Deal with Difficult Parents Effectively (Mar. 2008)
- Hot Tips to Stay Healthy (Feb. 2008)
- Six Easy Resolutions for 2008 (Jan. 2008)
- Speak with Poise, Power and Pizzazz!!! (Aug. 2003)
- Summer--- the Best Time to Reflect, Gain New Ideas, Get Organized and Re-energize! (July 2003)
- It's Summer! -- Rest your body, restore your soul & have some fun! (June 2003)
- Springtime Learning Clubs---Simple Solutions to Spring Fever! (May 2003)
- 10 Ways to Actively Involve Every Reader (Apr 2003)
- March ~ The Perfect Time for a Fresh Start! (Mar 2003)
- Strategies to Meet Standards, Promote Reading and Boost Skills (Feb 2003)
- Teach Children Test-taking Skills (Jan 2003)
- Ten Special Management Tips for Your Classroom & Ten Ways to Rest and Recharge over the Winter Break (Dec 2002)
- Stress Relief for Teachers (Nov 2002)
- 10 Tips for the Best Parent Conferences Ever! (Oct 2002)
- 10 Tips for A+ Parent Communication (Sept 2002)
- Smart Starts for the Best School Year Ever (Aug 2002)
- It's Summer---Rest, Relax, Recharge and Have Some Fun! (Jul 2002)
- Choosing Workshops, Seminars & Courses…that are Right for You! (Jun 2002)
- Eight Winning Ways to Wrap Up the Year (May 2002)
- Ten Instant Energizers Especially for Teachers! (Apr 2002)
- Secrets of Success---Writing for Educational Publishers (Mar 2002)
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