Tip #1: “No” is a complete sentence | Five Tips for Setting Healthy Boundaries as a Classroom Teacher

Everywhere you turn, there are teachers feeling the mental and physical toll of teaching through the pandemic.  You’re probably feeling it too. Walk away with practical strategies for setting boundaries now and ways to set yourself up for a successful and balanced school year ahead.

Need help saying no?

• Practice in small scenarios first.
• Be clear and direct in the interest of your own need for balance.
• Check out Cornelius Minor’s book, 
  We Got This: Equity, Access, and the Quest to Be Who Our Students Need Us to Be
  • Finding Productive Ways to Say No

Bonus tip!  Don’t be afraid to ask for help from your colleagues and supervisors. And to return the favor when you have the space.  

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Don't forget to check out the next tip in the series here: Tip #2: Use Email Features to Create Balance