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Have you sought out your marigolds? Are you a marigold for someone else?
Happy New Year! Let's start the new year off with an emphasis on REJUVENATION! As we return from Winter Break, it is likely that we are feeling a bit more relaxed than when we left in December. We might also be feeling that our energy has been renewed, we've had some time to reflect on the first half of the year, and we're ready to take on the second half. We welcome back our families and early learning & care providers, and reconnect with our colleagues. We have all taken on and made it through so many obstacles, and that deserves to be celebrated by everyone! But we still have an uncertain road ahead of us. By feeding and fueling our feelings of hope, optimism, and energy, we are adding to our resilience reserves so we can pull from them in the months to come.
A note for you who may not be feeling a sense of renewal...know that this is normal, too. What's important to remember is that if we can anticipate something, we can plan for it. Plan for ups and downs as we continue through the next months and lean into your support network and your own resilience reserves. Every day truly does offer a new chance for us all.
As you work through this period, consider the following suggestions to help you better navigate this next "phase" of the year.
Managing Your Time
Advice from author Tina Boogren
Advice from author Tina Boogren
Although written for new educators and their students, here are a couple of strategies that we can use working with families, teachers, and each other!
Although written for new educators and their students, here are a couple of strategies that we can use working with families, teachers, and each other!
Demonstrate Intensity and Enthusiasm
Utilize Physical Movement
Strategy 1: Demonstrate Intensity and Enthusiasm
Strategy 1: Demonstrate Intensity and Enthusiasm
Strategy 2: Utilize Physical Movement
Strategy 2: Utilize Physical Movement
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