Our classroom contains encouragements in every corner. Positive affirmations. Mindful messages. Mini pep talks. What you do matters. Connect, advocate, lead, develop. You’ve got this. As I thought about writing this, my first Slice of Life post, my stomach started to feel……tight. You know the feeling. Heart racing, breath quickening, stomach knotting. The same thoughts…… Continue reading What You Do Matters.
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Unfortunately, Fortunately
I woke up at 3:00 am. Unfortunately, that was because lil’ N was sleeping in my room. Fortunately, he just stared at me this time instead of gently touching my arm while I slept- sparring him from a whack to the face and me another panic attack! Unfortunately, he wanted to go back to his…… Continue reading Unfortunately, Fortunately
March: A Haiku
In like a lion March has finally arrived A hopeful sigh
Today I’m Celebrating!
Today I’m celebrating A classwide PBIS goal met! Today I’m celebrating 17 students decorating pairs of cookies and nothing fell on the floor! Today I’m celebrating Four more days till Spring Break! Today I’m celebrating Completed report cards! Today I”m celebrating The rest the long weekend gave to me! Today I’m celebrating Tomorrow I hope…… Continue reading Today I’m Celebrating!
“reframe”
“…..my baby, …..my baby! Can I hold my baby?! There’s so much novelty in having a new baby in our family! Especially after all these years. The tip of my nose slides over her pink cheek. Her luminous skin is as soft as velvet! I ache for her when I have not seen her in…… Continue reading “reframe”
They’re watching me…
Sitting there staring at me, no care in the world, some with eyes wide as can be and others with tiny little dots just peering at me wondering what I’m going to do next. I wonder what they are thinking. What thoughts run through their tiny little heads? Do they even have thoughts?
Sweetness
Red heart shape wrapped in crinkly clear cellophane A sweet, kid-drawn heartfelt note of gratitude attached Hints of chocolate wafting from inside the heart Look away, look away, be strong Calling, oh so calling to my weakness for creamy chocolate goodness Why, oh why did I pick now to start a better eating lifestyle Well…… Continue reading Sweetness
Little things like crying before school
Both my fifth grader and I cried before school this morning! It’s the little things… https://anneelrodwhitney.com/2022/03/01/little-things/
Writing and Robots
I wrote tonight. Without a robot or anything. Read it at https://anneelrodwhitney.com/2022/02/24/i-wrote-tonight/
Birthdays can be hard
I am blogging every day in March for Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life Story Challenge. Day 23 Birthday Wishes No cards, No laughter. No cake, No hugs. Just memories, And quiet. And longing, And love. Happy Birthday, Mom. I miss you #SOLSC21
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