I am linking up the Teaching Trio for my first Sunday Scoop! So what I have to do, oh my! I have 2 weeks worth of writing to grade!! It is awesome to be departmentalized, especially for planning purposes. The only downside to it, is the grading, especially if you have put off ...
On the day after Thanksgiving, I, like many other people, am able to sit and reflect upon what I am indeed thankful for. First and foremost, I have to say that I am thankful for my loving and forgiving Lord God. Without him, I would be lost and broken. But through him, I have a purpose and this amazing path he has sent me on, is everything anyone could ever ask for, beautifully amazing :) Of course, I am thankful ...
So this year on my first grade team, we have departmentalized. After 1 full marking period, and a couple weeks into the 2nd marking period. I have to say, I am loving it! I am able to concrete on one topic, the kids are able to get up and change classes every 50 minutes, and all ...
BUSY! Have you ever felt that way? Lol, I know of course you have! But normally, I'm pretty good at juggling things. This November (can't even believe we are 1/2 way through it) has just flown by! My youngest turns one on Monday~ She really has no desire to walk, she is starting ...
So today was parent-teacher conference day-duh-duh-DUH. Actually it went swell :) I think the fact that I felt super-prepared helped my confidence in the conferences. I think when planning for conferences it is key to be super organized, so how did I do that you may wonder?!? Well I had a folder for each student, with some of their work samples sorted by subject area. On a large post-it note on the front of the folder ...
