What Does Teacher Recovery Look Like for You?


For many teachers, summer is the "off-season."

My plans for this off-season are fairly simple: heal my plantar fasciitis and carpal tunnel, spend more time reading and writing, create new resources, visit Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and enjoy a few afternoons by the pool.

Here is a video explanation with my daughter.

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After a long school year, a little rest, recovery, and creativity sounds just about perfect—at least to me.

But many of you have different plans.

Last week, I asked teachers how they plan to rest and recharge this summer.

Here is the post:

So if you're looking for ideas on how to rest, recharge, and recover during the off-season, here is a collection of responses from teachers around the world.

Summer Resources

I’m currently reading Stephen King’s On Writing.

And, of course, while reading it, I immediately found myself thinking of a new resource idea: Writing Advice from Stephen King.

Check it out here:

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