Down in the valley, the wind is carrying the truth with it. Down in the valley, tragedy and triumph are intertwined like poison ivy on a mighty oak. Down in the valley, surrounded by glorious color and golden sun, the seasons change. The steadfast mountains remind us that we are but temporary residents, and that … Continue reading Down in the Valley
Author: michellegunnin
Conference Days
Tidbits for Teachers are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to teachers in all settings. I hope to give you a shot in the arm and remind you why you chose this career in the first place. Conference days are long and full of stress. A balancing act between telling the truth gently, … Continue reading Conference Days
Working With the Littles
I started working with kids when I was in high school. In fact, one of my first jobs was working with preschoolers at Kindercare. Later on, armed with my degree and my extensive experience as a 20-year-old, I took on a first grade classroom. That was before I moved on to the intermediate level (grades … Continue reading Working With the Littles
How to Build Self-Confidence in Kids
Pointers for Parents are regular inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to parents. I hope to build a bridge between parents and teachers as it pertains to the education of children and how we can work together for the betterment of our kids. I have been hearing lately that kids are too confident and … Continue reading How to Build Self-Confidence in Kids
I Wasn’t Invited
To the parents of World Racers who weren’t invited: There are host of reasons for not being invited to PVT. The thought processes for these things are as varied as the stars in the sky, and just as individual. Racers sometimes think we can’t afford to go, so they don’t invite us. Some of them … Continue reading I Wasn’t Invited
Be the Salt
Tidbits for Teachers are regular inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to teachers in all settings. I hope to give you a shot in the arm and remind you why you chose this career in the first place. Are you bored yet? The weeks between Labor Day and Thanksgiving seem to crawl by. The only … Continue reading Be the Salt
Risking It
Risk. The exposure to the chance of injury or loss; a dangerous chance. To risk is to jump into the unknown. To risk is to be unaware of the outcome. To risk is to measure the cost of an action and to choose it anyway. Lives are built to take risks. Getting out of bed … Continue reading Risking It
Dealing with Report Cards
Pointers for Parents are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to parents. I hope to build a bridge between parents and teachers as it pertains to the education of children and how we can work together for the betterment of our kids. Just the thought of report cards causes the strongest parent among … Continue reading Dealing with Report Cards
Calm the Storm
I have been studying Matthew 14:22-36 lately. It is the story of Jesus walking on the water, and Peter jumping out of the boat. I have always loved this story, not just because of the obvious miracle of walking on water, but because I think it shows the frailty of his disciples. I can totally … Continue reading Calm the Storm
Seasons Change
Tidbits for Teachers are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to teachers in all settings. I hope to give you a shot in the arm and remind you why you chose this career in the first place. The light has changed. It is soft and golden. It shimmers down through the leaves creating … Continue reading Seasons Change
