Adventure Awaits!

Adventure Awaits!
As educators, we put a lot of stress and pressure on ourselves. As we begin a new school year the questions start to drown out the noise around us.  What will my students be like? Will my students enjoy my class? What assessments do I need to administer this week? Learn to let go of the pressure and take it one day at a time.
Hold high expectations, BELIEVE in every one of those lives that walk through your classroom door because they will feel and know your heart’s desires for them.
	We all know that we have to start our school year teaching routines and procedures to avoid the chaos and to get a hold of strong classroom management. We have to administer assessments to know our students’ level of achievement. Don’t let the classroom management and daily duties take over from getting to know where your kids come from and where they want to go in life. As an educator, I find it very important for students to collaborate from day one because we are building an educational foundation. We learn to see each other as a family and not just peers. We learn to hold each other accountable to achieve weekly goals.  But more importantly, we learn to find our purpose in education. If something is not working, we focus on improving to make it better the next day.
Education is the great equalizer of our time. It gives hope to the hopeless and creates chances for those without. ~Kofi Annan
My heart melts when students aren’t ready to go home at the end of the school day. That is evidence that they LOVE coming to school not just because of the learning that’s going on, but also because they’ve built a camaraderie that makes them feel valued. Sit back, relax, and I hope you enjoy reading about my 2017-2018 teaching journey.  Here you will see my KAVIDS (Kids embracing the Kagan and AVID strategies) sharing ideas and building inquiry as they ignite an educational passion. My goal is that my students will begin to believe the impossible and know nothing can stop them from achieving their dreams. Behold for the learning adventure that awaits in room 41!
	Live, Love, Teach! ~Hilda Sanchez