Writing is hard. But is it worth it?There are a million other things I could be doing Writing is hard. Do you have to write everyday?It seems like you’re struggling to find something to write about.Why force it? Sometimes I do sit down to writeAnd I sitAnd I thinkAnd I typeAnd I deleteAnd I thinkAnd…… Continue reading Writing is hard.
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i love my parents
Inspired by how needy I’ve been in the last 7 days.
Not today
I will wake up at my first alarm, but not today. I will get to school at the time I want, but not today. I will get that 2nd step lesson in during morning meeting, but not today. I will fill out that form, again, but not today. I will print and send that other…… Continue reading Not today
areyouhealthy
Teaching is not taking It’s giving a chance to make their own. If you show how to make an “E” don’t show Your “E”. Just show e E ee EE EEEEE the plainest way you know. Teaching is not for you to make kids just like you. They will believe what they believe, even if…… Continue reading areyouhealthy
Veggie Aversion
I didn’t eat a vegetable for the second day in a row. Not on purpose, but looking back, I didn’t plan well. We are usually a meat, starch, veggie family. But when it’s quick dinner or “every person for themselves” dinner, I don’t always choose a vegetable. For instance, yesterday we had burgers and fries…… Continue reading Veggie Aversion
Ode to Pink Treasure Chests
Today was a very special day in our householdA five year old’s dream came trueAn extra wiggly tooth fell out at schoolHer tooth was placed in a very very special pink treasure chestAnd she came home extra excitedAnd with a smile that looks a little more grown up At bedtime, I found my five year…… Continue reading Ode to Pink Treasure Chests
FIRST GRADE TEACHER VS. EVIL VILLAIN
Let’s set the scene… Miss S., the first grade teacher takes off the Friday before and the Monday after spring break to relax in paradise, only to return on the Tuesday after to fight off the evil villain (COVID) with all her might. While she put up a good fight all this time, much to…… Continue reading FIRST GRADE TEACHER VS. EVIL VILLAIN
Morning Vs. Afternoon
In The MorningIn The AfternoonIn the morning, It is quiet.In the afternoon, It is loud.In the morning, It is still.In the afternoon, It is busy.In the morning, I am preparing.In the afternoon, I am recovering.In the morning, I am tired.In the afternoon, I am tired.
highs and lows in science
Changing on a dime while their teacher braved the world of oobleck with no other adults in the room. WE DID IT!
Books and bathrooms
For as long as I can remember, I have identified myself as a reader (unlike me as a writer, and yes, I see the irony in me writing this statement). I’ve always managed to get lost in books. Maybe it’s my imagination- I love to get new material. My parents used to joke how I…… Continue reading Books and bathrooms
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