Fishing...

The fish philosophy speaks to me. Choose your attitude. This one is just... easy. I have always been a morning person, and crazy, and peppy. In the mom van on the drive I listen to music to match my mood in the morning. If I'm not ready... I bump out to a couple more songs before i go in. In the morning I crank the tunes in my room to continue the high. Be there. I need to continue to greet students at the door. They like it and so do I. I need to concentrate on "mindfulness" and slow the train long enough to allow time for thinking, processing, and questioning.  Fun. Check. I need to continue to work to develop the community feel and collaborative ideas and activities. At leat once a week am planning a change of venue. Discussion can be so much more meaningful outside of my room. Tomorrows plan is happening the middle of the football field.  Make their day... Maybe not each kid each hour, but I use the magic number three. Say to 3 different nice things to 3 different kids each hour. Fishing... It can take time and bait... But when you catch one its worth it!