Little People, Big Dreams was one of my greatest finds during the 2018-2019 school year. It's true, I'm a huge sucker for a good inspirational story. I'm an even bigger sucker if you can find the stories in a children's book, with language that is accessible to my students... AND represents stories and people that look and sound[...]
novel: waiting at hayden's | pajamas: forever 21 (x-small) bed frame: wayfair | comforter: targetnightstand: overstock | lamp: wayfair - similar | coffee mug: target Pajama days at home > pajama days at school. I'm the biggest fan of pajama days, especially if they involve a good book, cute pajamas, and an unlimited amo[...]
The older I get, the more I crave break days and appreciate the joy my couch gives me. Every year the love deepens. I went into winter break a tad more disgruntled than usual and eager as ever to transform into a glorious little couch potato. My wish came true when I got incredibly sick the Friday morning of the last day bef[...]
While every day gets harder, I get stronger, and I'm thankful the two somewhat balance themselves out. When I was sitting in a giant circle at an intense and emotional staff meeting last week, I realized just how much Brené's words have transformed the way I lead and my identity as a teacher and human being. As I was[...]
pajamas | cleaning oil In Elena Aguilar's book Cultivating Emotional Resiliency in Educators, she identified the 12 Habits of Resilient Educators. At first glance of the list, I made the assumption that my weakest habit was around self-care and taking care of myself. She describes taking care of yourself as valuing and prioritiz[...]
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