The biggest reflection and learning growth I have experienced in my student teaching this year has been growing confidence and believing in myself. I always have a negative thought of “I’m not good enough.” or “Someone else would be better at this than me.” or “I feel like none of my lessons this week are…… Continue reading I think I can, I think I can…
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I am a Sweet Potato
I am a sweet potato. “Yoooooook!” I listened as two little bare feet smacked against the hardwood floor. I watched A as he stumbled to my chair at the dinner table with nothing but a stained t-shirt and a pull-up on. He stood impatiently- feet dancing as he pointed toward the kitchen. Bigger footsteps approached…… Continue reading I am a Sweet Potato
Grateful for Seeing Wrinkles
I’m hoping to blog every day of March for Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers. Day 4 Grateful for Seeing Wrinkles Yesterday I talked a little bit about seeing, about how we sometimes don’t see what’s in front of us. Today I want to share a story about seeing that happened yesterday evening. This…… Continue reading Grateful for Seeing Wrinkles
A slice of discipline (the good kind)
It is absolutely freezing outside. I wouldn’t have gone for a short walk but I’ve become addicted to closing the rings on my Apple watch! There are worse things to which I could be addicted. Since December 28, I’ve been working on healthier eating and exercising. I’m happy to report it’s going super well! Our…… Continue reading A slice of discipline (the good kind)
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A Candle? Nope.
Someone once said, “A good teacher is like a candle – it consumes itself to light the way for others.” I think a good teacher is like chocolate. Not because we are rich, or perhaps a little nutty, or perhaps a little crunchy. I just can’t help but think – if I’m going to be…… Continue reading A Candle? Nope.
Afraid of Apples
How do you accidentally order 3 days’ worth of food from Green Chef, you ask? “Here I am!” It was after 4:00 pm on a Friday. I was d-o-n-e. As I readjusted my overstuffed teacher bag on my shoulder, I spotted a large green box sitting in front of my apartment door. The box read,…… Continue reading Afraid of Apples
Today I’m feeling thankful.
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. Today I’m feeling thankful for my fifth grade team <3They have been my rock, more times than I can count this yearGiving me encouragement and reminding me that I’m not aloneThey…… Continue reading Today I’m feeling thankful.
See it, Name it, Say it
I’m hoping to blog every day of March for Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers. Day 3 See it, Name it, Say it. Yesterday I talked about why I use the word grateful almost every morning during our morning meeting. I shared how I learned to see gratitude in my life. Writing that reminded…… Continue reading See it, Name it, Say it
A slice of AJM
Last evening, I went for a walk with daughter #2 (age 8) and she just talked my ear off about a guest speaker she’ll have next week: a scientist who specializes in “milking” snakes for their venom. She dominated the conversation with her excitement and curiosity about the event. I have always admired her thirst…… Continue reading A slice of AJM
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