Three Things

Three Things: Data, Great Moments, Your Worth

Only you can determine your worth.

Jeremy Jorgensen

Feb 18, 2023 — 1 min read

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It’s easier to believe people who can use qualitative and quantitative evidence as part of their reasoning. We talk about this when writing lab reports in science, but it's all-around true.

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Question: What was your best moment in the classroom today, and how can I have more moments like it?

My Answer: Taking time to slowly prepare students to start learning activities. I think this is one of the reasons using classroom norms is productive. Setting a foundation gives you something to periodically review and using norms builds culture when used over time.

Here are the norms I'm currently using with my homeroom.

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“ Your worth is not a negotiation” - author unknown

Three Things is a record of thoughts, questions, inspiration, gratitude, and things that made my day better or made me better. Once written, I send them out into the world. Cue serendipity.

Persistence

When it’s hard to do anything else, persistence is always an option.

Ruck Reflection - Celebrate Your Successes

There is something to celebrate each week. You just have to take a moment to reflect on it.

Ruck Reflection - Rucking in the Rain

Sometimes, you just have to ruck in the rain.

Maximizing the Final Weeks: A Guide to Ending the School Year Strong for Teachers

The final weeks of the school term are not just a countdown but an important period to consolidate learning and reinforce the progress made throughout the year.

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