Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Teachers
As a teacher, the new year can seem like the perfect time for a fresh start — a chance to make adjustments and set your classroom up for success. But how exactly can you achieve this? To kick off 2023 with gusto, why not set some achievable resolutions to help make this upcoming school year one of your best yet? Read on to discover five New Year’s resolutions designed specifically for teachers that are guaranteed to bring motivation and positive vibes into your hectic daily schedule!
Top Five New Year’s Resolutions for Teachers
- Commit to Professional Growth – Commit to learning new things, upgrading your skills, and staying up-to-date on new educational trends. Strive to become an expert in the classroom by attending meetings and conferences, participating in professional development seminars, taking classes online or at a local college, reading educational publications, and engaging with colleagues with different perspectives.
- Get Organized – Start the new year by organizing your lesson plans, materials, notes, tests, and other documents into folders labeled by class or topic. This will save time when you need to locate something for a lesson quickly.
- Foster an Engaging Classroom Environment – Create an atmosphere of trust and respect in your classroom by actively engaging with students, encouraging new ideas and new perspectives, having positive interactions, and providing feedback that is both constructive and meaningful.
- Celebrate Student Successes – Find new ways to recognize student achievement throughout the year. This could include giving awards or certificates to those who show exceptional effort or participating in class celebrations when goals are met. Showing recognition will help foster a feeling of accomplishment within the classroom, while also building student confidence and self-esteem.
- Prioritize Self-Care – Make sure you are taking time to unwind after a long day at school. This could include walking, getting fresh air, reading a book, or spending time with family and friends. Taking care of yourself will help you stay energized and focused in the new year.
By following these new year’s resolutions for teachers, you can make 2023 a successful and fulfilling year! Start small by setting attainable goals to bring out your best as an educator.
Grab your free New Year’s Resolutions for Teachers Tracker here. Set a goal for each of the five areas and post them for a reminder. Don’t forget to include actionable steps you can take.
Take a look at these resources to help you get organized in 2023
Classroom Decor Organization Bundle in Spots and Polka Dots This classroom supply label and organization set has everything you need to get your classroom in order. Create a spot for everything with this spots and polka dots theme that has over 200 labels with pictures that will help everyone find exactly what they need and keep it organized all year.
If polka dots don’t fit with your theme, these resources are available in many themes from Tammy’s Toolbox. You’re sure to find one that goes with your style.
Happy New Year!
P.S. If you want to help your students set strong goals for the upcoming year, check out these New Year Activities and Writing Worksheets. You might find that you can even use some of these yourself!
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How Having an Organized Classroom Will Help You Be a Better Teacher
If you haven’t signed up for access to the free resource library, now is a great time to get your access. Start off the new year with access to activities you can use right away to help your students.