Mindful Monday: There Are No Perfect Teachers

The first day of school is an exciting time! 

This time of year is hopeful. It marks the start of a new school year, new students, and endless possibilities. The next nine months can literally be anything you want it to be, but with that said, don't get caught up in what you think it "has" to be. 

The beauty of a new school year is that your students have never been in this grade level before, nor have they ever been in your class. They don't know what you have planned or what it is "supposed" to be like. Our students don't need perfect teachers. They need happy teachers that are going to make them excited to come to school. 

Kobi Yamada has a beautifully written book, Maybe: A story about the endless potential in each of us. He writes, "the world needs your gifts, your talents, and your ideas." And most importantly, he writes, "You already have everything it takes to do big things". This year will be great! But it will surely have it's struggles, too. The goal is not perfection, but simply the willingness to try. The book is an absolute gem! If you haven't read it before, I highly recommend it. 

So, when your lesson doesn't go as planned, or you eat the science experiment before class starts, cut yourself some slack. Your students will love you and think you are amazing regardless! 

Bonus video: Trevor Muir has a 5 min video There are No Perfect Teachers (And Why That's Great News). 

Wishing each and everyone a fantastic first day of school and a year filled with laughter and love!