Last night, on August 15th, we had our back to school, meet the teacher event. Earlier in the day my teaching partner and I had been making calls and connecting with families (both new and returning). To start out this year, I have 4 students returning from last year and 6 new ones to welcome …
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Small Hands-Big Hearts- Precious Souls
Through The lens Of a teacher A picture IS Worth 1,000 words (and much more!) Expressions of Unconditional love Human compassion Outreach Support Empathy I see you I notice you I care about you You are important to me Take time To notice Take time To care Little things …
Last Night I Cried
Holy crap! You scared me! I didn’t know you were sitting there. Words spoken by my husband as he came upon me while I was seated underneath the window, in darkness, alone, by myself. I needed to get away. I needed to be alone and release my emotions. My family and I, we just finished …
A Reminder to Trust & Believe
On 8.7.2020, I went into my classroom for the first time since March. We had just returned from spring break and the day was March 16th. There was no closure, saying goodbye, until next year or see ya later…only a mad rush! My teaching assistant and I only had 2 hours to pack up all …
Distance Learning…
https://www.donorschoose.org/project/filled-with-emotions/4900463/ (Above is the link to my Donor’s Choose distance learning project.) This may not be my usual blog write up, be we haven’t exactly been in ordinary times. As a teacher, going distance learning, has changed my way of thinking, knowing I needed to think outside the box. I am an advocate for my …
Remembrance
In just a few weeks Distance Learning Social Distancing Is how The school year Will Come to an end Be complete Hard to believe Imagine The last quarter Of The year Surreal Unimaginable 22 preschoolers Ages that vary From 2 years 11 months To 4-years-old Not having The chance The opportunity To …
Sometimes Life Can Feel Like a Battlefield as a Teacher
Sometimes, the life of a teacher can sometimes feel like going into the battlefield. Not to wage war or having any enemies, but you never know what to expect and you are sometimes against the elements. Maybe there is a hidden landmine just waiting to get set off. Best way to put this is to …
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Take Time to Get to Know Me: Working With Children With Special Needs
Once upon a time, there was a first-year teacher. She was nervous, she was happy, she was eager, she was confused…many things all bottled up inside not knowing what to expect. Feeling overwhelmed, she questioned herself and her abilities in teaching children with special needs. That first-year teacher is me. At one time, I didn’t …
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The Language Of Children
When… You learn To speak a child’s language They will be vested in you Forever Here is the inspiration behind what I have said. The above words came to mind as I was thinking about a new student of mine, reflecting on his behaviors and actions. He is a very active and affectionate 3-year-old, …
Goldilocks & The 3 Prayers
This is a true story about an event in my life (except I changed my name to Goldilocks to tell the story). My original version was written 8/17/2017, then edited on 1/2/2020. My journey has become more spiritual over the years. By reaching out, learning to quiet myself and hear His voice, speak with Him …
Magnificent Meraki 