Back to School Goals

Happy August, sweet friends!  It's time to start thinking about returning to school.  I'm linking up with I {Heart} Recess to share my back-to school goals. 

Personal:  It's easy to fit in a run or work out in the summer, but then school comes around and...well, not so easy anymore.  I'm hoping to keep running and hitting the gym often.

Organization:  I'm OCD about my classroom.  My bedroom closet is another story.  Maybe if I plan my outfits before I go to bed, I can avoid the frenzy in the morning.  I try this every.single.year.  ;)

Planning:  I have lessons all planned out in my head.  I even prep the stuff way ahead of time.  So why do I wait until Sunday night to type it all up?  

Professional:  I have a long list of professional books that I want to read, and I keep adding to it.  Up next, Word Nerds.

Students:  I love my students.  But we all have a student or two who tests us.  Those are the students who are just screaming for a little extra love.  I want to shower them with kindness, patience, and empathy.  I want school to be their happy place.

Motto:  I have this hanging on my computer...

James 1:19 "My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry."  

I don't get angry, but I talk way too much.  This year, I'm going to be a better listener.  

Have you set goals for this school year?  Leave a comment.  I'd love to read your goals.