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As a teacher, my New Year’s resolutions involve more than the average person. I think of laying a good
foundation for a successful new year. So my resolutions involve:

1. Stay Positive
One of the most common resolution is making my classroom a happy place for the students. This is a
great way to reflect with a positive mindset. Then we can start implementing long-term initiatives like
Strategies For Building Positive Classrooms, which include teaching positive action and instilling intrinsic
motivation.

2.Practice Mindfulness
Because teaching is an extraordinarily busy profession, it’s so easy to get caught up in following each
day’s agenda. I will take some time to stop and appreciate the class. Relish in those fleeting golden
moments with my students.

3.Spice Up Classroom Routine
I will try one new technology or instructional technique each month to keep things new and challenging
for students. Making a list and assigning one new thing to each month will help stick to this teacher
resolution.

4.Incorporate Wellness
Get everyone out of their seats by integrating more segments that improve health. Make it a classroom
affair with healthy eating lessons, integrating movement into our day-to-day activities.
5.Schedule Quality Time For Myself!
We’re constantly told to maintain a good work/life balance. But honestly, that can feel so impossible to
achieve. Simply stating I want better work/life management can be overwhelming, especially when it
feels like you’re overworking every day.

6.Involve And Empower Students
By giving students more control over their assignments and activities, they will hopefully take
ownership of their education and use their talents and interests in a positive way. It doesn’t have to be
formal one-on-ones, tutoring, or meetings, but try to integrate a rotating classroom job in which
students help do something.

7.Get Better At Planning & Organizing
Resolve to make the most of the day. Minimize distractions and instead use that time to plan out goals
for the classroom. With the fresh start, it’s a great opportunity to get the classroom organization back on
track.

8.Incorporate Diversity
Teach more about diversity and inclusion in classroom. Diversify curriculum
by incorporating text written by authors of different colors and backgrounds.
Practice using more inclusive language with students.

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