While I'm sad to see the end of summer vacation (and its flexible schedule, absence of assignments to grade, and time to read a lot), I'm also excited for the beginning of the school year. Besides giving me the chance to work with students who want to be teachers, the start of school also signals a chance to start anew, to set new goals, and to do things differently (and hopefully) better than I did before. However, in all of the craziness that comes with back to school, it is easy to get overwhelmed and to forget about the joy, the excitement, and the possibilities the new year holds. To serve as a reminder of these aspects and to help set the tone for the school year, I've put a video playlist for the first day of school. Enjoy, and have a wonderful school year!
Kid President's Pep Talk to Teachers and Students!
Rita Pierson: Every kid needs a champion (TED Talk)
John Green's Open Letter to Students Returning to School (while it is for students, it is also good for teachers :)
John Lithgow reads Oh, the Places You'll Go! - It isn't just for graduation time...
"The Icing on the Cake" from StoryCorps - What I love about this video is that it serves as a reminder of the importance school and education still hold.
What favorite inspirational videos of yours have I forgotten? Please add your own ideas in the comments!
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