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Teaching students how to write is a tricky process. I teach Kindergarten, and my students enter MAYBE knowing letters and some sounds, and exit reading and writing. But how do we get them from Point A to Point Z?!?! How do you encourage them to write without having them shut down at such a daunting task?! Well, I have ... Read the Post...
Teaching in Tanzania is not the easiest thing you can do, but it sure is rewarding!! Most evenings I come home exhausted- by the heat, by the kids, by life. But, my heart is full of joy, to be doing what I love, and trusting the Lord every step I take. I thought I'd share today what life looks like...teaching in ... Read the Post...
Hey there friends!! I hope you're having a great February so far!! I have some VERY exciting things for you today...make sure you read to the end of this post to enter some awesome giveaways! Did you know that Teachers Pay Teachers is throwing a sitewide sale Feb. 7-8?!?! Up to 28% so many amazing resources, including my ... Read the Post...
One of the MANY things I love about living in East Africa is going to church in the villages!! They all tend to have similar things in common: the cutest kids, joyful worship, and the thick presence of God!! We go to village church once or twice a month, usually, and I love it so much!! Here's some snapshots from our ... Read the Post...
Heri ya Mwaka Mpya! Err, Happy New Year! :) 2017 has gotten off to a great start, and I'm looking forward to what this year will bring. I have lots to share with you about my recent adventures, and lots of teaching ideas, but seeing as this is my first post of 2017, I thought I'd share more from my ... Read the Post...
Being away from home for the holidays is definitely bittersweet for me. In some ways, I'm SO grateful for the opportunity to serve in Tanzania, and be part of God's work here. I'm immensely thankful for the friends who have become family here. I love Tanzania, and the students I get to work with, the friendships I've ... Read the Post...
