Go to the movies for inspiration!

I must qualify that this is not a post about technology.  It's going to seem like it's trying to be.  But it's not.  It's a post about the movies.  I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I love everything about movies.  Even though I could watch a movie on my laptop right now while I'm typing this post, my favorite thing to do in all the world is go to the movies.  I love the wafting smell of buttered popcorn, the melt in your mouth goodness of M&Ms, and the cold, refreshing soda as it washes down all the refreshment. I sit and eagerly wait for the previews to begin.  Yes, I love the previews.  They are not an excuse to get to a movie late.  They are a part of the movie experience. 

So, as a first year teacher, you're going to need some breaks...some bonafide down time.  I think you should leave school after the last bell and go to the late matinee.  Treat yourself to the Silver Screen and let Hollywood take you away.  Or if you prefer to sit and watch movies in the comfort of your own home.  Then, I have some home "work" for you.  You need to watch movies about teaching. 

I took a classroom management class about 6 years ago when I was getting my Masters.  One of our assignments was to watch and write about a teacher movie.  I had to watch Dangerous Minds with Michelle Pfeiffer.

Dangerous Minds Trailer

I had seen this movie about 10 years before in the movie theater with all the movie magic that I mentioned earlier.  I loved it!  I thought Michelle Pfeiffer was an awesome teacher who changed lives.  Well, once I had taken some education classes, my opinion changed about her as a teacher.  I'd be interested to see what you think after you watch.  But my review of this famous actress and her role as an educator is beside the point.  The point is you're going to need a break and you're going to need to be inspired.  Why not kill two birds with one stone?  Watch a movie.  Be inspired.

I searched "movies about teaching" on Google.  I tried the Delicious website but no one had started a stack yet or had anything for that particular search.  And up came the following link:

Movies About Teaching

This blog has to keep you connected and I think an easy, chill way to be connected is to watch other "teachers."  Sometimes just being an outsider for a second can rejuvenate you for the next day or week or month or year.  And then you're ready to jump in!

So pop the corn, get settled on the couch and hit play!  It's time to go to the movies!!!