Teacher Journals - A Summer Lesson Planner

There I was,sitting at the eternally long light at the corner of Hwy. 74 and Hwy.51 when a sudden teaching inspiration hit me. No, I can't remember what it was because I didn't write it down, and I am at that age where if it doesn't get written down, it doesn't happen. After several times of this happening, I decided to get a teeny notebook to put in my car. My husband laughed. You won't write in that! HA HA HA. Well, just to prove him wrong, I did. I started writing all of my traffic light inspirations about school, current events, everything. It was very random, completely unorganized, but do you know what? I have several good ideas for school next fall. One is about the number of people who travel alone. We are a very singular society. On person per car is the standard. What a great essay starter! What a great environmental discussion! What a good psychology analysis! Any thouoght is worth recording. Buy a pad of paper and record yours. Then, in August, or if your are very lucky, in September, look at your thoughts. Your teaching will benefit from this $3.00 purchase.