That mountain you've been carrying
Recently (especially since that Year-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named), I feel that it has gotten worse.
Now I see so many Ag teachers not just struggling to climb that mountain…
But trying to carry it.
And many of y’all are starting to break under the load.
This is your permission to set it down.
Top 10 Georgia Commodities 2021 (link at bottom for All 50 States)
Information about agricultural commodities by state, periodically updated.
Resist the temptation
That “extra” day can feel like just what you need to Get All The Things Done. But if there was ever a year that you needed to give yourself permission to be “off”, this is it.
This year is going to be more of a haul than usual and you are going...
You can’t pour from an empty cup
We pour our energy, our enthusiasm, our heart and soul...and maybe some of our competitive spirit...into our kids. Every. Day.
It’s part of our purpose as teachers. To see our kids find their potential and reach their goals and stretch beyond what they thought they were capable of doing.
But if we aren’t careful, we end up...well...a little bit empty.
The Best School Assembly Happens In The Ag Shop
Taking apart a small engine isn't just the puzzle factor. It's also understanding why each part is important to the engine function and what would happen if that piece was left off. Trial and error along with discovery are the best teachers when it comes to engine assembly. You'll be amazed how much your students will learn if you let them get frustrated but push them to keep moving forward.
A Different Way to Remember Species for Plant and Animal Identification
Wildlife Management - Species of any plant or animal is hard for students to absorb on a good day, so you might as well make it as interesting as you can. Colquitt County FFA created sets of Fish ID cards to use when playing what else?....Go fish.
