Recently, we took our three-year-old grand-daughter to a state park. I found everything she said and did charming. Especially the way she answered a question with a hand on her hip and a "Well....... actually..." Absolutely adorable. I was equally amused by a kindergartener at our church. When I asked how her first week at school was, she looked at me, slightly rolled her eyes and shrugged, ...
Just in time for the sale.......... It isn't too late to check out the sale at Teachers Pay Teachers and remember that they are offering many free downloads today. I also added this literature unit to my store Chocolate 4 Teachers. Happy Shopping ...
FREE!!!! SALE!!!! Two words that make a teacher's heart beat faster. We all love a sale, especially when it helps us in our classroom. Teachers pay teachers is having their annual Back to School Sale. Go to this link to get a free account and start checking out free or reasonably priced items. The sale is for one day only- August 20th, so save the date! Speaking of free, those who know ...
We've all heard the phrase, Thank a Teacher, but does anyone actually do it. Yes! I've been thanked numerous times and it never fails to humble me. After all, God gave me a gift to teach, and all I'm doing is using it. I've got the easy part. Today, I want to Thank a Teacher. Over the years I have had the privilege of having many great teachers and of working with many ...
New Beginnings. Every year in your classroom is your opportunity to start fresh- new year, new students, new ideas. By this time, most of you are getting ready for the first day of school. It may be tomorrow or it may be next week, but you all have the same thing on your minds.... What do I do the first day? the first hour? the first week? Take a deep breath and dive in...... Let your feet hit the ...
"I don't have a pencil!" "Could I have a pencil?" "I need a pencil." How many times have we heard that?? I wish I had a nickel for every time a student asked for a pencil. I also wish I had a nickel for every pencil that walked out the door. I have ...
I'll bet you have been working in your class rooms this week making sure that everything is just perfect?? But have you spent any time at home preparing for the next nine months? (No, I don't mean preparing for a new addition!) Now is a great time to stock up on home supplies. Remember.... you are going to be exhausted. You will not feel like grocery shopping or cooking. It always takes awhile ...
We have all had them. It doesn't matter if you have taught 15 years, 50 years, or 5 minutes. Jitters. What will this year be like? The fear of the unknown. You prepare. You plan. But it all comes down to that first day in the classroom. My grandfather was a wise man. He was my best friend and confidant. He knew I was a worrier and often told me, "Worry is like a rocking chair. It takes a lot ...
The clock is ticking........ Okay, sorry to remind you! But once you turn the calendar to August, you can almost hear the clock tick. During my first years of teaching, I would "practice" getting up and getting ready for school. Crazy, ...
