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Yesterday morning all of the teachers on my Kinder teams had subs so we could participate in a group observation deal along with our principal and the facilitator/trainer who has been leading our seminars on culturally responsive instruction. As many Read More...
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I finally got to take out some of my nesting urges on my classroom. I left home at 6:30 AM this morning, stopped at Starbucks for a decaf latte, then headed to school. I was in my room by 7, which gave me time to prep for the day, gather things for next Read More...
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Bullet points are all I am up for right now... Over the weekend we were supposed to get some snow. Hubs and I were in Seattle and we actually thought we might not make it back because it started to accumulate and the hilly roads were quite slippery. It Read More...
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I don't know if I have ever actually seen that movie in its entirety, but I know it for the famous scene where Tom Cruise dances to Old Time Rock and Roll in his white shirt, underwear, and socks in celebration of being home alone when his parents go Read More...
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As I sat in the waiting room for my appt. with the OB after work, I realized that I have to put in some serious effort to organize my classroom before I go on maternity leave. Despite the fact that my very good friend Jill is taking over for me (and she Read More...
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As much as it was hard to go back to work today, it was really nice to see all my little friends. They were filled with excitement over lost teeth, new clothes and Christmas gifts. I thought they would be a bit more excited over my bigger bump, but I Read More...
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I am not ready to go back to work tomorrow...anyone else with me on that? I guess I feel lucky compared to some teachers who already went back today and I am thankful that we didn't have school today, but I'm still not ready for tomorrow. Some things Read More...
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This is the year that will change my life forever. In March, we'll welcome a baby girl into our family and life will never be the same...I am nervous, excited, overwhelmed, and really happy. I will be happier when she is out and healthy and send positive Read More...
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I never understood bloggers who just kind of fell off the face of the earth before, but I am starting to get it a little more because I have become one of them! With holiday traveling and enjoying family time, I just haven't been on the computer that Read More...
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Well...to be clear...Baby Sneaker is the one kicking :0) I am happy to say I survived round two of classroom parties this year and they went off without a hitch. I have a bit of party paranoia because when I taught first grade and did all my own party Read More...
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It's been awhile since I've done one of these, but I wanted to post today and nothing else really pressing to write about... 1. I am good at…baking, juggling work and school, being organized (usually). 2. I am happy when …I get to cuddle up on the couch Read More...
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I spent all morning working (in bed) on my paper that is due on Monday. It's coming along really well and I feel like I made some really good progress. I realized how much I had repeated some of my main points, so I did some editing, deleting, rearranging, Read More...
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How do you feel about noise in the classroom? A sign of busy and engaged kids or a sign of poor management? I feel conflicted... When I witness my students chatting away during their morning work or getting excited during lessons and calling out, I feel Read More...
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Do you ever feel like you stretch yourself way too thin because it's too hard to say no? I always try to be accommodating and helpful and kind, but sometimes you just have to draw the line. Sometimes the plate just gets a bit too full and you can't keep Read More...
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I know, I know...it's been awhile. I seem to have issues getting my act together to post lately and I blame it entirely on not wanting to do anything but veg out once I get home from work in the evenings. I feel the need to exercise and work on my paper Read More...
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