gratitude

We’re now nearly three months into online lessons, and I’m sensing a growing weariness in some (not all) of my students. Anyone else experiencing the same thing? It’s normal for some of them to have a summer slump, but this feels different. What are some…

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Just grateful! Something stressful was going on earlier today (unrelated to SM) and after teaching I realized all the stress was gone and I was just rejuvenated, not to mention the progress my students had made. Being refreshed in the process of teaching has been…

• Last updated 6 years ago
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