Breaking away from the day to day
Each year brings the promise of a new beginning in the life of education. A classroom full of new supplies, a new flock of kids, and a new set of parents. This can trigger both excitement and fear for all teachers. (Yes, we get nervous too!) With each new class, comes a new set of…
As a former teacher, helping kids is second nature to me. When I see kids struggling in any way, I feel the need to lend a hand to make a difference in their lives. My friend, Mrs. Funcia, is a 3rd grade teacher and has the same kind heart for children in need. Her…
So “Little Ricky” just turned 10. He’s been on this Earth for an entire decade. It’s seriously amazing how fast time flies! Every time my kids turn a new age, it leads to me think of what I was doing at that same age. When I was 10, I was in 4th grade just like…
*Disclaimer: Although I was compensated for this post, I do shop at The Children’s Place all the time and all opinions are my own!* Another holiday is right around the corner and guess what? That’s right! I procrastinated yet again and now its time to scramble and get these boys looking good. Except this…
Living in South Florida, we are smack in the middle of hurricane zones. Every year we wait on the edge of our seats praying that the season will be a slow one and no major storms will wipe our cities clean. With this frequent threat of storms on our area, we take for granted the…
I was recently flipping through the channels and stumbled upon the Arsenio Hall Show. First let me ask, did I take a time machine back to the 90’s? When did Arsenio Hall get a show? Anyway, this comedian was on named Chris Spencer. I had never heard of him before, but I was pulled…
Book reports have always been a fun and more in depth way to be sure that a student comprehends what they read. As an educator, I value the concept and encouraged students to complete these projects in new and clever ways. Recently, “The Nag” was asked to read a book of his choice and complete…
We all remember where we were on September 11, 2001. We can all hear the sounds and recall the very steps we took the day we heard or saw the great twin towers in New York City go down. I’m sure we all get goose bumps with the memory of the sight of the first…
Yesterday I took the boys to the dentist. When they recently went for their scheduled cleaning, the hygienist recommended that they have a sealant put on their back teeth. As someone who has been “around the block” a few times, I know that having a sealant placed on your teeth, it does not hurt in…
For my kids, the first day of school is coming quickly (3 days, 1 hour, 34 mins to be exact). I want them to start a new school year with their best foot forward. New supplies, new clothes and shoes, new haircuts…all in time to meet their new teacher. And speaking of those new teachers,…
