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A slice of sunshine

The sunshine in central PA winters is so incredibly limited that any opportunity to soak it in is good for the soul. Despite today’s cold, I took in some opportunities to enjoy the sunshine. We have welcomed back many in-person students over the last few weeks to the building. With more people accessing the vaccine,…… Continue reading A slice of sunshine

The Red Zone

The red zone. We’ve all been there. You know, when your blood is boiling and you can’t think straight. When your breath is unstable and your fingers suddenly clench themselves into fists … or like in the cartoons where smoke comes out of your ears and nose until you’re about to explode. It’s like the…… Continue reading The Red Zone

Gratitude

#SOL21 March 2 I’m hoping to blog every day of March for Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers. Day 2 Gratitude Every day my fourth grade class begins by saying good morning to each student, out loud and in sign language. Each responds with good morning and then a one word check in. (Well,…… Continue reading Gratitude

I’m not stressed, you’re stressed.

This week has been crazy! My plate feels extra full and I’m trying to manage everything for everyone in my life. I’m realizing I like to not say “no” to anyone and take on work to make their lives better. But I don’t think about myself when doing this, my goal for the rest of…… Continue reading I’m not stressed, you’re stressed.

Laser Eyes

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. A’s Eyes Have you ever gotten the look? You know the one that I mean… If eyes could kill–you would be dead kind of look Sharp Piercing 100% annoyed 100% do…… Continue reading Laser Eyes

dreaming of dinner parties

What should I slice about today?

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. What should I slice about today? This question echoed in my mind all day long What should I slice about today? Today I join the slice of life challenge on my…… Continue reading What should I slice about today?

I’m Pretty Okay!

My favorite response to my typical, “Hi, how are you?” question at the drive through line of my favorite fast food restaurant this weekend was this: “I’m pretty okay.” What a way to sum up this year! “Pretty okay.” So I thought… How are you feeling about the time you’re spending taking care of yourself…… Continue reading I’m Pretty Okay!

It’s that time again.

I’m hoping to blog every day of March for Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers. So this is my first slice. It’s a little nerve-wracking to put my writing “out there” for more than just my students. It took me a few years to get used to writing in front of them, so I’m…… Continue reading It’s that time again.