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Making Summer Plans

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Spring seems like it’s finally arriving in the Midwest. I’m probably speaking too soon though. Right now there isn’t any snow on the ground, but it could be a fool’s spring. The fact that I can finally see grass has still made me start thinking about and making summer plans.

Last year I think we overdid it—we went on a trip back to the East Coast, attended multiple concerts including the Eras tour, and had family come visit. Honestly just thinking about all that activity makes me tired! Especially with my family member being sick and having lots of extra work coming in. I’m so busy I’ve actually had to turn away work, which rarely happens and is a great “problem” to have.

This year I want to have a slower and cheaper summer, which will be easier on our wallet and more aligned with our financial goals. Here’s what we have in mind so far.

Free Camping Gear 

I think I’ve mentioned that we want to try camping and spending more time in nature, which will help support my mindfulness goals. After my partner’s mom heard about our plans, she really kindly gave us her REI rewards points so we could get some camping gear.

We’re all set up with a tent and camping stove thanks to her generosity. I’m looking forward to going on at least one camping excursion this year. I don’t think we’ll go too far from home since there’s a lot of great nature around us.

We’re planning to stay at rustic campgrounds to save money and get a nature-oriented experience. Some of the premium campgrounds in our area have wild amenities like mini golf courses and convenience stores. Although I’ve never been camping before, I think that would feel more like vacationing at a resort than camping! That isn’t the vibe I’m going for. I want the true s’mores around the campfire, roughing it in the woods experience I never had as a kid!

Attending a Family Wedding

Another event we have planned for summer is an upcoming family wedding. It’s happening at the beginning of June out on the East Coast, which will be quite a drive. But luckily we can stay with family, so gas should be the main cost.

Usually we don’t travel out of our way to go to weddings. But my partner hasn’t seen this side of the family in person in years and I’ve never even met them, so we really wanted to attend.

These two trips are all the excitement and activity I think I can handle this summer! The rest of the time I want to relax on my porch and soak up the sun with some iced tea and a book. Let me know if you have any plans you’re looking forward to. I’m interested to hear how you all save on summer fun.

By the way, thank you for the kind comments on my last post! I wish I had time to respond to everyone individually but things have gotten hectic between work and family. Whereas before I could’ve been at risk of falling down emotionally, I’m still hanging tough thanks to my new somatic coping strategies. It’s reassuring to know that they work and make a difference even in times of stress.

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What Steps Do You Need to Take to Become a Teacher?

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If you’ve decided that you want to be a teacher, not for the money but for the reward of being instrumental in the development of children, then you need to do a few things first before you get your own classroom. A wrongful death lawsuit proposes that the defendant acted negligently/committed malpractice, made a faulty machine, sold a risky drug, or served bad food to the deceased, so this might mean that you need to choose the teaching field. Follow the steps below for the traditional way of getting your teaching license. There are also some alternative options that you may be able to take advantage of in your state.

Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree

The first thing that you’ll need in order to become a teacher is to have a degree in the grade level that you want to teach. You can choose between early childhood education, elementary education, middle grades education, and secondary education. There are also specialty programs such as physical education and special education if you’re looking to work in one of those areas. According to Autism Parenting Magazine, 78.8% of school-aged children with autism are doing well in at least one of the five developmental areas by the age of 10. If you decide to go into middle grades or secondary, you will need one or two areas of focus to teach, so that you can diversify what you want to offer your students.

Do An Externship

When you go through a Bachelor’s program for education, you’ll need to do an externship, where you spend time in the classroom getting hands-on experience. Working with a certified teacher in your grade level, you will help establish lesson plans, and classroom management, and even teach lessons. You will be observed by this teacher, and by your program coordinators at your university.

Take The Praxis

Depending on what grade and content you want to teach, you’ll need to take the Praxis exam in that area before you can become certified. Each of these exams will have a minimum score that needs to be met. You can take these exams as often as you need, but your scores are only good for 10 years once you get the score you need. That means you need to secure the Licensure shortly after, or you’ll have to take the course all over again.

Get Your Certification

Once you’ve gone through the steps of the program, passed the exam, and did the externship, you can apply for your state certificate to teach. Your program coordinator will submit your transcripts and other documentation on your behalf to the State Department of Education. Once you have your certification, you’ll be able to start applying for jobs.

Alternative Options

Because of the teacher shortage, some states have different programs that you can do in order to gain your teaching certification through alternate options. These programs will still require a Bachelor’s degree, but the discipline doesn’t have to be education. Suppose you have a related discipline in science, math, or social sciences. In that case, you can use these programs to get classroom experience and get your certification after teaching for a couple of years. Some programs will last two years, while others can last up to three.

If you decide to teach in a private school, they may not require all these steps. Most private school students 78% attend religiously affiliated schools, and they don’t necessarily require the Praxis exams for teachers. They are often looking for teachers who have Bachelor’s degrees, but they also don’t need a state certificate.

Get Hired

If you’re looking to go into teaching, then take a look at the different pathways and see what works for you. If you’ve already gotten your Bachelor’s degree, then you might want to take an alternative path. However, if you haven’t completed it, then it might be time to head back to school for a degree in education.

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