Ah, the beach and summertime! But for me, a time to really work on my TPT store. So this summer, after listening to many, many YouTube videos, I am trying to create more product, bundle products and create an email list. This means I am working on several projects at one time! Whew! So several beach trips are on hold as I sit in front of my computer.

The end of the year approaches again. I have students rate my activities/units for the year. Be sure to ask them to explain why they liked or disliked the activity/unit. This let’s me know if I need to revamp a particular lesson. Take time to write notes about the year - what you loved, what you hated, what you might try next year.

April always replaces the winter blues. It is time to countdown the weeks for the school year to end and prepare to regroup and revamp my curriculum. I started a Pinterest Board to share links to my products.

Nearing the end of the year, I panic concerning what I did not manage to teach yet. So I regroup, make a list, and schedule out as many units as I can fit in the remaining weeks.

I find that February is the month I see real growth in my students. Routines have been established and the minutes of learning are maximized.

A new year with lots of possibilities for your curriculum. Over the break I began planning where I wanted to direct the content learning for my students.

End of the semester challenges require lots of patience and a ‘go with it’ attitude. Students are tired, you are tired.

It is now my favorite time of the year…the holidays! Keeping students on track is my goal for my 2 elective classes.

October is always one of the longest teaching months of the school year. Students reviewed with you in September and now the content teaching begins.

Amazing to me were the total number of products I sold on TPT in August! I created a step by step product for a Journalism elective and there was a definite need for my work.

Literally every August I become obsessed. My desire for summer and time to spend has dissipated and I am eagerly awaiting the first day of school.

What happened to June? The summer always seems to fly by.

Vacation for relaxation and family time is what I look forward to every June.

Rethinking how to use my time and talents.