Breaking away from the day to day
Think about the things you are passionate about. Does it drive everything you do? Are you given the time to pursue that passion? How about your kids? Are they given the chance to really pursue their passions? As an educator and former teacher, I know how hard it is to not only teach the content…
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, my favorite part of the school year was always the organizing and setting up the classroom for a new flock of kids. I loved coming up with a new theme, making sure that everything was bright and inviting, and labeling items around the room. Even though I haven’t been in the classroom…
I’ve always known that “Little Ricky” is special. From speaking in complete sentences at 10 months old to his photographic memory that amazes me, he has always been a bit ahead of the rest. Like a sponge, he soaks up absolutely everything around him and analyzes it all. My sister is just like him. School…
It’s no secret that it’s almost time for Back to School. I’m not the first one mentioning this to you…every other commercial is about the supplies that you should be buying right now in preparation for the big first day. I’ll be honest, I really love this time of year. No, it’s not because I…
Here we are, less than a month into school and I’m already buying more school supplies. It’s quite possible that my kids are eating their things…that paired with the fact that the teachers are asking for random supplies that got left off the list is why I find myself at Staples buying MORE school supplies!…
My kids started a new school this year. This is the first time that they are in a school without me there. My strong need to be in complete control, partnered with my “I’m a teacher by trade” attitude are really giving me strong pains in leaving them in a school that I just don’t…
I love school supplies. There. I’ve said it. The smell of new pencils, a fresh new notebook, a blank school calendar, and the crayons….oh the crayons! Back to school means “new,” not just in a fresh new start of a school year, but also fresh new supplies! As a former teacher, I have spent…
In an early childhood classroom, the celebration of the 100th Day of School is imperative. This is a momentous occasion in classes from Pre-K-1st grade because the students are learning about the numbers leading to 100, as well as it’s the first time that the countdown of days has reached a 3-digit number. Here are…
I hate mornings! The stress, the rush, the MADNESS! Ugh! I wish I could have an “I Dream of Jeanne” moment, nod my head, blink my eyes and “poof” everyone is dressed, fed and ready to go. Until I can make that happen, here’s what I do to stay sane in the mornings. Planning ahead…
