Oh Babe, I Hate To Go, Day #55
One of the first songs I taught my campers this summer was “Leaving on a Jet Plane.” Our theme was “Soaring through the Summer,” and the song just fit. It’s amazing to me how many generations can pick...
View ArticleWhat a Wonderful World This Would Be, #414
Kindergarten teachers are a very special breed of people. Not only is it their job to teach, but they must also do so in the most engaging and gentle manner. They must take into consideration that...
View ArticleThe End, #682
This is a week that represents endings for me. It is the last full week of school for my kids, the last week of school-year teaching (saying goodbye to 3 of my schools for the summer this week) and...
View ArticleReveille, #683
Last night, my son attended his very last Cub Scout meeting of the year. Yes, the boys will get together a couple of times over the summer, but the regular meetings are set aside for the moment. He...
View ArticleOne Tin Soldier, #743
I had the most interesting evening last night. I sat around a table with a group of people I had never met before, and we told stories to each other. I know this sounds a little nutty, but the reason...
View ArticleTeacher I Need You, #751
This week is all about teachers. For me, this is the week when I have staff meetings with fellow teachers…some that I have not seen for the whole summer. This is the week when I am doing a lot of my...
View ArticleCoat of Many Colors, #1027
Here we go. This is it…a day so anticipated for so long. It is the first day of school. Teachers have been met, school supplies were dropped off, knowledge of who’s in the classroom has been gained,...
View ArticleTeachers, #1039
I love being a teacher. Yesterday, I substituted for my husband’s Sunday religious school class, and it was so much fun. I love relating to young people and getting them excited to learn. Someone...
View ArticleThank You For Sending Me an Angel, #1185
Homemade treasures from my son’s amazing teacher I’ve been sick and busy for the past week, and this is the longest I’ve gone in years without writing a blog post. It is hard not writing, and...
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