Ring in 2015

I'm linking up with Erica's Edventures new year resolution sharing.

Here are some of my 2015 goals

I hope to find more of a balance between work and my life. I've always given above and beyond in my classroom-so much so that it INVADES my deserved downtime. So my goal is to let go of not doing as much outside of my contract hours and realize that what I do accomplish is enough.

My goals related to health are in process right now. I am recovering from recent surgery and will be off work for a few weeks. I plan to get back into my walking routine with my dog (who also is recovering from his own surgery) once I'm up to it.

While on winter break I've enjoyed reading several books. I WILL continue this during the regular school year and not just for breaks!  I just wrapped up the book Big Little Lies this evening and started another one titled Defending Jacob. I love a good book and need to carve out more time to read regularly.

I also hope to focus on One Little Word during 2015.

My word of choice is RELAX.

My goal is to relax MORE at home, but also to remember to relax at school too!

Find more great ideas on my Pinterest page or TPT store

Make Your Dash Matter

Happy New Year!

I'm starting off this new year sharing with you a video link that a dear friend emailed me several years ago.

I remember the inspiration it gave me then and the inspiration it still gives me today.

What will you do to make your Dash matter in 2013?

Click picture for direct link to video

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One Little Word Calendars

Thanks to Oh Boy 4th Grade I learned about Ali Edwards concept of One Little Word.

My word for this year is:

BELIEVE

Having chosen my word, now I'm starting to embrace it.

First I changed my Blogger profile picture to my OLW

Then I made a "Believe" themed 2012 calendar

You can make your own One Little Word calendar too. Click {HERE}.

Do you have a word for 2012? How are you embracing it?

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New Year's Bucket Fillers

Cultivate classroom friendships with my New Year Bucket Filler notes!

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 (Freebie ideas and giveaways are sometimes shared there!)

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