Snippets from my day…. – “I wouldn’t want to eat a skunk, then my mouth would be stinky.” – “Do you have snakes, bats, or lizards?” “Just bats…maybe lizards…no snakes, but I know where to find it!” – “Those question marks really do make it pop.” – “I need a bracket name that is witty…… Continue reading Little snippets
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I Hate Pink
A rare graphic slice Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers March Slice a Day Challenge! I’m slicing every day this month. Thanks for stopping by!
the end
Everyday, I begin with the end in mind. Not the end of the day. Not the end of my life!! (GAK!) I begin with thinking about how to get students to reach the goals that I have set for them. I have been teaching for long enough that I have had a chance to reflect…… Continue reading the end
#transparencyTuesday
I once picked a boogie out of my nose that was so big, I didn’t know if I should throw it away or name it and keep it as a pet. I wanted to take a picture of it, but I thought that would be crossing a line. This was more recently that you may…… Continue reading #transparencyTuesday
Top Ten Favorite Books?
I’m not sure I can select ten favorite books… maybe ten favorite books of a specific time period of my life? I’m really struggling. I thought creating a top ten list would be easy–and yet, here I sit. Come on. You can do it. Just pick TEN. And yet… Type. Erase. Type. Erase. Type. Erase.…… Continue reading Top Ten Favorite Books?
I Sat Down
I sat down to write my slice of life… But first I had to get everyone home from school Then I had to help everyone unload their stuff Then I had to check folders Then I needed to empty lunch boxes and wash the lunch containers Then someone needed water (it was me) Then someone…… Continue reading I Sat Down
Can I go to the bathroom?
Can I go to the bathroom? Should I put a giraffe on the page? We will, we will ROCK YOU! My finger’s bleeding. It’s a giraffe! Can I go to the bathroom? I don’t know what to write about. I look forward to trying to slay magnamalo. Does this look like a giraffe to you?…… Continue reading Can I go to the bathroom?
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Good enough.
I started seeing a therapist about 6 months after having my second child. It was a big deal for me. I’m that person that strives for perfection. I don’t need perfect, but I always needed better. Asking for help was new for me and kind of listed under the “failure” column I had on my…… Continue reading Good enough.
Jack and Jill
So today we were talking about the nursery rhyme Jack and Jill. In case you need a refresher: Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after. I was today years old when the perspective of a six year…… Continue reading Jack and Jill
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