They aren’t really resolutions, but here's a countdown of ten ideas that may help you become a better teacher, or at least a happier one. Some have already worked for me, and others are goals for this year. I'm not telling which is which. 10. Grade some things verbally. If a child can tell you a good theme statement, does she really need to write it down for you to carry home to pull out of a folder to read and write a “good job” on it and to put back in the folder back in the bag back ...