The 20 Ways in 20 Days Challenge:
March 2018
Monday
5 6
Passionate teachers are
passionate people: choose
one thing to do today which
inspires or re-energizes you
outside the classroom.
12
When someone pressures you to
do something you don’t have
time for, try saying, “I can’t say
yes” and reflect on how it makes
you feel to set better boundaries.
19
Set a timer for 20-30
minutes, and search online
for resources to help get you
excited about teaching a
topic you typically dread.
26
Be intentional about
complimenting students on
positive behaviors &
accomplishments, and observe
the impact on your mood.
Infuse more joy in your teaching
Tuesday
Spend 5 minutes alone in your
classroom before school to sit
and mentally prepare for the
day (listen to music, do
breathing exercises, set your
intent, etc.)
13
Do something fun today to
uplift and encourage a
colleague.
20
Choose a way to have more fun
with students by experimenting
with a new idea for
incorporating playfulness in your
lessons or routines.
27
Choose one student you wish
you had a better relationship
with, and build better rapport
using the 2x10 strategy.
Ideas adapted from “Unshakeable: 20 Ways to Enjoy Teaching Every Day…No Matter What” © Angela Watson
Wednesday
7 8
Decide how much time you
can commit to school work
this evening and bring home
only that amount of work (or
better yet, give yourself a
night off!)
14
Find a new educational blog
or podcast to follow for
inspiring new ideas.
21
Build in a few moments of
downtime for you and your
students today, either with a
quick break or by alternating a
high energy activity with a lower
energy one.
28
During your after-school
commute, take a moment to
replay the positive elements of
your day and celebrate kids’
lightbulb moments.
March
Thursday
Figure out the most important,
meaningful task you need to
complete today, and prioritize
it (make time for it first, before
unexpected interruptions pop
up.)
15
Reflect on your vision for
teaching. Write down your
WHY, and post it somewhere
you will see it everyday.
22
Ask a question (instead of
nagging or repeating yourself)
when redirecting behavior to
give students responsibility for
solving the problem.
29
Identify a limiting belief you
have about teaching and see
how you can reframe that in
2-3 sentences.
2018
Friday
9
Make one positive phone call
home or send home a note
sharing good news with a
parent.
16
Start one of your lessons
today with a compelling
question for kids to answer.
23
Have your students self-
assess a task today instead of
having you grade it.
30
Put the adventure back in
teaching! Challenge yourself
to try something new that
you’ve been curious about.