It's one of those "oh hey- I have a blog. Haven't done anything with this for a while. Hm. Should I leave it up? Take it down in shame since it's been almost 2 years since my last posting? Nah, why not try some necromancy? Let's see if I can bring this sucker back to life"-posts.
Let's Do This.This is first and foremost a blog devoted to my efforts to improve in my teaching practice. I imagine I'll keep posting things along those lines. I've been reading a book titled Making Thinking Visible this summer and I think it would help to word-vomit some of the thoughts it has triggered (*triggered*). I'm also prepping to teach AP Physics 2 next year. So I'll probably post about that. Plus, I need to start reflecting back on some of the lessons that I've used over the past few years. That should get me through the first few posts. Yeah, let's do this. |
What everyone really cares about
There's what really matters though. My sons Shelton (7 yrs) and Ethan (1 mo). Ethan is a healthy and happy little boy. The family hasn't gotten out to do too much lately since he spends most of his time eating and sleeping. Still, it's been a great summer and I'm so grateful I have a profession that has allowed me to spend so much time with those I care about. Katie (my wonderful wife) has been an all-star after a grueling pregnancy and a tough postpartum post-surgery recovery. Looking forward to more sleepless nights, poop-y diapers, and lots and lots of baby puke.
SMART Goals
Last thing. I got really pumped up about SMART goals last school year and I'm trying to integrate them both into my personal life and profession. Last week my son (the one with language skills) and I came up with a couple SMART goals together. He's going to try to do 1 hour of exercise each day (mostly swimming, bonus I get 1 hour of exercise too!) and to do 10 minutes of math. I'll be trying to do 100 push-ups every day and do 1 hour of "teacher" stuff. So far I have about 2 days of successful push-ups and 4 of work. Shelton is rocking a nearly perfect record. No more. It's on child.
I mean- I'm going to catch up. Not that I'm going to ruin his perfect record. Because that would be wrong.
See you next time.
I mean- I'm going to catch up. Not that I'm going to ruin his perfect record. Because that would be wrong.
See you next time.