Hello darlings! I don’t have a list of rules posted in my room. Instead, I have a class promise that my students “made” and we recite it each morning. You would not believe how much it has changed the climate of my classroom! Students have a sense of ownership and they call each other out when someone isn’t following the…
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Hello darlings! Can I let you in on a little secret? I hate planning. I love creating and making engaging lesson plans, but trying to fit in all my standards for every subject for the entire year isn’t something I enjoy. It’s especially hard if you aren’t already given a pacing guide by your district or by your curriculum company. …
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Hello darlings! We all like to think that we are just one little person and we really can’t do anything to affect change. As a teacher, that can’t be further from the truth. I believe teachers have immense power in their classrooms. I think of my third grade teacher who embarrassed me in front of my class saying I couldn’t…
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Hello darlings! School just ended for me here in Missouri, but like you, I am already thinking ahead to next year and how on earth school is going to look during this COVID-19 Pandemic. My mind is spinning and I’m seeing all kinds of crazy pictures and recommendations on social media. States are trying to decide what school will even…
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Hello darlings! Trying to end the year of virtual teaching definitely has be an emotional roller-coaster. While I am glad to be finished with this computer based typed teaching, I am going to miss my students. I hate not being able to give them a hug! To end my year, I hosted a Virtual Class Party on Zoom. You can…
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