Starting Over

So as I'm preparing to wrap up my first year of teaching (AHH how did it come so soon) I am also preparing to start all over at a new school next year. This makes the end of the year even more bittersweet. I truly love all of my students and would adopt them all if I could. The thought of not seeing them next year makes me extremely sad. But I am also excited to start a new school and the impact that I will have there.

However starting over is never easy. The schools are like night and day and so it will definitely be an adjustment period. With that I've began to start to prepare for this transition now. I've been archiving great finds from TpT more reviews and how I use the products will come later. Working on some professional development on my own. Making summer plans and many many to do lists. 

With all that I am cherishing each moment I still have with my current scholars. They have worked hard all school year and I am so excited in these last few weeks to celebrate their accomplishments. 

While it may seem daunting here are few tips I've found helpful when thinking of a new start

1. Pray about it!- This has definitely been one of the hardest decisions I've made and I've had to rely on my faith more than ever. However prayer certainly changes things and has made me feel more confident in my decision.

2. Stay firm in your decision- If you truly believe a fresh start is what you need, don't be persuaded that your decision isn't well thought out/or wise. Trust yourself!

3. Prepare- Make sure you do as much research as possible, ask questions, and start planning early. There may be new curricula, policies, or even a new grade to prepare for. The summer willy fly by. So start preparing now.

These are just my preliminary thoughts on starting over. Fortunately I will still be teaching Kinder so I will feel a level of comfort. As I prepare for a new group of Kinders and a new school I will post my journey here.

For now I'm enjoying my last few moments of Sunday and planning a Kinder graduation!