A question for teachers....

I have a question for all teachers out there: 

Do you unplug, turn the teacher in you off, and try to relax all summer, or even just a month, to recharge your brain?  

OR 

Do you begin working on next year's curriculum, plan out your classroom routines and space as soon as the kids walk out the door in June?

Marc and I had this discussion last week.  He's a high school history teacher and I'm a third grade elementary school teacher.  He stopped teaching two weeks prior to the end of school to give final exams and regents exams.  I taught up until the very last day at 3pm.  I was feeling burnt out and he was feeling excited to begin something new.  

I usually feel like I need a few weeks to clear my head and recharge a little bit before I begin thinking about September and a new school year.  I feel like I give every ounce of myself every day of the school year, usually sacrificing socialization with friends (ever feel like you only see your teacher friends in the summer?).  I feel like we all go into hibernation mode during the school year, so once school is out, I like to do things that I don't normally get to do when school is in session.  

When August usually rolls around, I feel like my head has been cleared enough to begin to prepare for a new school year that's filled with fresh ideas and new and exciting lessons.  

SO...which teacher are you? One who needs a break, or one who can't turn your brain off?!  

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