Hello there friends! This week, I am on Easter/Spring Break, and it's been GLORIOUS! I have time to work on my blog, and other aspects of my life! I also have the chance to reflect over the past quarter of the school year, and prepare for the final stretch. I can't believe it's already here! Today, I am going to share ... Read the Post...
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Sight Word Practice : 3 EASY, LOW-PREP WAYS
Sharing Tips, Ideas, and Lesson Plans from the 100th Day of School – Kindergarten!
100 Days of School...it's a day we count up to each year, it's the teacher's milestone of *WE'RE ON THE DOWNHILL SLOPE*, and it's a day where our classrooms flip upside down to celebrate being 100 days smarter! Every day, from about day 89 to day 100, my kindergarteners would walk in the classroom and check our number ... Read the Post...
Teaching in a Place where Termite Mounds Abound…
Last year, as it was my first year living and teaching in a different country, I got very caught up in focusing on what resources I DON'T have, searching endlessly on Pinterest for alternatives with no avail. But, this year, something just CLICKED! I realize what I don't have, but I can't change it. I choose to focus on ... Read the Post...
Valentine’s Day in the Classroom – FREEBIES
Valentine's Day is coming up in just over a week! If you are a teacher, are you celebrating it in your classroom? The holiday isn't as popular here in Tanzania, but I still like to celebrate it in small ways in my classroom! For me, I enjoy teaching my students about loving each other, and how we can show God's love ... Read the Post...
It’s February!
Helloooo February! I'm looking forward to what you have in store, and working towards meeting my goals I've set this year! January was a good start, and I'm excited to keep up the momentum! You will be filled with lots of fun- our 100th Day of School, the Kilimanjaro Marathon, and lots of adventures. It would be nice if ... Read the Post...
4 Things I’m Doing Different as a Second-Year Teacher
We finished our first full week of school back from Christmas break two days ago (last week was 3 days), and boy was it a doozy! I don't know why, but it seriously seemed like it wouldn't end! But, we made it!! I have SO many blog posts I need to post from Christmas break and before, so hopefully I'll be getting into a ... Read the Post...