Learning that humans, Can make mistakes and learn, To do better now. First field trip ever! Anticipation building, First time on the bus. Ice in the forecast. Safety is priority. Tears, disappointment. Extra recess, snacks, Coloring during singing, A silver lining.
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You know about the Mona Lisa.. but do you know theMama Lisa?
Every Wednesday, I ask my students a “would you rather” question during morning meeting. Sometimes the questions are funny, sometimes they focus on a social- emotional concepts we’re working on, while others times they’re completely random. Today’s question was, “Would you rather be an art teacher or a P.E. teacher?” I knew this particular question…… Continue reading You know about the Mona Lisa.. but do you know theMama Lisa?
The anxiety creeps in
The anxiety creeps inWill we go back down to three?The anxiety creeps inWhen will we know?The anxiety creeps inBefore summer? At the end?The anxiety creeps in
Field Trip
What is a field trip? It’s tons of fun! What is a field trip? Lots of work to be done! What is a field trip? We get to ride a bus! What is a field trip? Man, there are lots of us! What is a field trip? Reviewing expectations grown-ups expect! What is a field…… Continue reading Field Trip
the smallest ghost town
Doesn’t your PT’s husband work with your friend’s ghost’s sister?
aid
Ukraine. grievous. incalculable. flagrant. conviction. Godspeed.
Me vs. My Body
My Body: Good Morning! We should hydrate.Me: YUMMY HOT BEAN WATER TO WAKE UP WITHMy Body: Yeah, ok, but we need waterMe: ooooh, Iced and flavored bean water to get me thru the morning!My Body: Hey, so if you don’t want this headache, I’d have some high quality H2O pretty soon here…Me: Hmm, maybe some…… Continue reading Me vs. My Body
The pill doesn’t ever get easier to swallow.
The pill doesn’t ever get easier to swallow We did a practice drill todayWe piled stuff in front of the door in case there was a bad guyWe stayed real quietExcept for some people ran around the roomAnd one friend got a drink by the sink the WHOLE timeSome people even hid behind the teacher’s…… Continue reading The pill doesn’t ever get easier to swallow.
Being 6 is great.
Being 6 is great Slumber parties are starting. Friendships are forming. Notes and pictures are being shared daily. Being 6 is great. Letters have sounds, which make words when you put them together, and now we have stories! Being 6 is great. Responsibilities are starting. Feeling proud about working hard. Getting different opportunities than before.…… Continue reading Being 6 is great.
Torn
Hiding my emotions has become a sort of art. For what seems like a long time, I’ve had things, opportunities, or people ripped from me too quickly. Not having any sort of input in these matters hasn’t made it any easier. If you ask me what’s going on, I’d tell you I’m torn. “That’s what’s…… Continue reading Torn
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