As I sit here, I wait for the news about what schools will be closed tomorrow. You see, I am based in Louisiana, and Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura are headed this way. So far LSU and the local parishes ( we don't call them counties)are closing Monday, with the expectation that more closure days are ahead, as the situation is assessed daily. This means teachers will have a day or two off. So what should they do, with this extra time ( and of course, if they have power!)? Here are some suggestions!
1. Catch up on emergency lesson plans, seating charts, etc. Every school has requirements that they expect the teachers to do, and sometimes those expectations get pushed to the side by life. Take a little time to get those completed so you can relax from the stress.
2. Consider taking a class online. There are several classes out there for those who look. Maybe you feel a little intimidated by the videoconferencing platform you have, or you feel a bit inexperienced. Do a search and find out what resources are out there to help you in that area. I have been using Simple K12 webinars (free) to learn about different topics. Or read up on an article or 2 from your favorite educational journal- NSTA has wonderful info available for science teachers. Maybe your school system has some videos they have done that you could explore. There's a lot out there, so take a look.
3. Take a moment to lesson plan- are you ready for when school returns? Do you need to look for resources? Maybe you remember that you needed a little more in a unit or to fill out a topic area. There are a lot of resources available for free or little cost. One of my favorite resources is Teachers Pay Teachers. There are so many resources there on all subjects. Just look and see.
4. Finally, remember to rest. You need to be mentally, physically, and emotionally well to work with your students. Take a nap. Spend time with your family. Play with your animals- a sure way to relax if you have one (or more). The sun will come out soon!
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