Over the last week I have struggled to form the “right” words in response to the racial violence that has occurred. As a white, cisgender, middle class female who experiences very little prejudice, how can anything I say show an appropriate amount of respect or condolence for what has taken place? Knowing that I will […]
More Than Christmas: Traditions Open the Door!
I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas… Welcome to December, everyone! I’m sitting here watching White Christmas, the most magical holiday movie ever created. As much as I love this time of year and the Christmas holiday, I have become more aware over the years of how much children are inundated with Christmas- even at school! […]
What’s Your Opinion?
I Have an Opinion… In light of the recent events in our country, I feel I have to say something. Or, maybe, I have something to say. To be honest, I’m not sure which it is quite yet, but what I DO know is that I cannot be silent. WE cannot be silent. As teachers, this […]
Choose Kind: Teaching Kindness in the Classroom
Guys, you know what I’ve decided? I’ll NEVER get everything taught the way I want. BUT, no matter where I feel like I am dropping the ball, I can make sure that my students learn to be good human beings. More than anything, I want kind kids. Every year I feel spread too thin […]
Blogger Recognition Award
Thank You! I wish that I were a better writer so that I could more accurately convey to you all the overwhelming gratitude I am feeling on my nomination for the Blogger Recognition Award! Maybe it’s because it’s Back-to-School week, maybe it’s the barometric pressure (hello Irma), but I just cannot seem to say this […]