Last week, on the second day of school, I heard a teacher say that she already felt behind. It's true. At the end of the day there will always be one (or ten) more things that you could do before you go home. But should you?
Priorities are fragile.
I know you've put considerable thought into your classroom layout. You've written lesson plans and starting building a community with your students, but have you given any thought into how you will live an authentic life this year?
Maybe you'll decide that Wednesday a is "bag-free" night, which means that you don't take a single school bag home with you, not even if you leave it in the car. Try it and I bet you'll be more focused and effective on Thursday night.
It's a choice and if you don't make it for yourself--right now--the stacks of paper will continue to taunt you for the remainder of the year.
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