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Making time for myself and putting my work computer away for the weekends! I used to take my work computer home with me on the weekends to get work done. I realized that I wasn't making time for anyone else other than work. It is important that I take time for myself and not revolve my life around work so that I don't get burnt out.

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I remind myself (and others) that this is normal and will pass, and look ahead to the coming months. I also try to leave work earlier to make more time for myself - go for walks, meet up with friends, etc.

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As a teacher and mom of 3 young boys, I have very little "me time." What time I have, I hold sacred. For example, I take care to not schedule anything over that one or two hours on Saturday morning that I have to quietly drink (hot!) coffee and eat breakfast.

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Now that we know the students fairly well, focus on not only what they need support with, notice what they are really good at and keep that in focus!

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I always try to beat the October slump by making sure I leave work at a certain time to be home and present for my family. I also lean on my colleagues for support and for laughter.

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I found it extremely valuable to talk with my colleagues and get feedback from them. It helps to hear that we are all going through something and get a little support boost from my peers.

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Plan for fun things to do on the weekends. Allow your time away to involve nature, family, or flea markets! What ever gets you out of work-mode and into living your life-mode. I decorate the house one weekend, plan for the upcoming vacation fun days (Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Xmas), and take another to carve pumpkins.

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First thing I do is recognize that it is a very regular thing that happens year to year. Normalizing it helps me. Then I lean into the fun fall activities, letting go of some of the other things that might feel overwhelming or like an obligation.

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Keep time to spend ONLY w/family

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Make time for yourself! When you're done with work, stop checking emails!!!

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Make time for yourself! When you're done with work, stop checking emails!!!

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Sometimes I still fall victim to the October slump but some ways that I try to defeat it are:
Plan exciting events in and out of school.
-I am currently working with ASB to plan a fall festival
-I specifically schedule Macbeth for October because it has a fun spooky feel
-I schedule a trip or having someone visit me in October.

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wake up an hour early for a week instead

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Checking in with each other. Making time to meet to do something fun and relaxing. Monthly lunches/dinners with your team.

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I try to pick a good book and spend me time reading a book and taking some down time away from work.

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move from teacher centered to student centered. 

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move from teacher centered to student centered. 

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Like do a workshop rotation model.

jigsaw student presentations

reverse quiz

ect

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I create opportunities for "breaks" in my classroom for everyone. We may take a day to do something creative or fun to keep up with community building and break up the repetition.

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October is a good time to launch a project with the end goal of a December exhibition. Building up momentum and excitement for a project is a great way to get reinvigorated.