How to survive the last two weeks of school: Smile and nod. Take deep breaths. Restock your chocolate supply. Wear jeans every day. Drink coffee every morning. Drink wine every night. Take more deep breaths. Make it through field day without killing anybody. Smile and nod some more. Do creative projects. Include glitter and glue … Continue reading Survival
Education
Testing Week
This post is a combination of my two regular series Pointers and Tidbits in celebration of testing week. Pointers for Parents and Tidbits for Teachers are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement as we set about educating our children. It is testing time. The week we have all been dreading all year! Seriously, … Continue reading Testing Week
Spring Break
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. Spring Break. Those two words just have a lilt to them, … Continue reading Spring Break
Close Your Door and Teach
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. Teachers have many jobs beyond teaching, and supposedly those other jobs help you become a better … Continue reading Close Your Door and Teach
Teaching Respect
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. Respect seems to have gone the way of the dinosaur in … Continue reading Teaching Respect
Don’t Forget Who You Are
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. Are you bogged down yet? Are the looming test scores causing you to lose sleep? I … Continue reading Don’t Forget Who You Are
What I Know
I sit here, not knowing what to write. My newsfeeds are full of political statements. My friends are on both sides of the aisle. Many are yelling at one another and I am taken by the polar opposite opinions, each saying the exact same thing about the opposing side. The names I hear, are liar, … Continue reading What I Know
Winter Blahs
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. A new year is a new start. It is true for … Continue reading Winter Blahs
Common Core
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. They’ve been around for a while now…the Common Core Standards…and they’ve received … Continue reading Common Core
Surviving Christmas
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. During holidays students are wound tighter than usual. The anticipation of Christmas takes precedence over all … Continue reading Surviving Christmas
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