It’s that time of year again. A new year is dawning and the long stretch of educating looms ahead! I love that word, “loom” because it is a very specific verb. Of course, the noun is a machine for weaving, but the verb means to come into sight in an indistinct, atmospheric way. When something looms ahead, it is sort of unknown. And the unknown can sometimes be daunting. I know, as a teacher, January makes me catch my breath, knowing the work ahead is BIG. And when something BIG is looming on the horizon, I don’t know about you, but I want to run away!
Here at the campfire though, we have a moment to catch our breath, look back, prepare, and look forward again with a less blurred view, “Hey, that looks like an adventure to me!”
So join us these next four weeks as we offer a dozen or so tips and tricks to carry with you on the 2026 adventure!
~Kimberly