I fell in love with Facebook the second I opened my first account. In fact, I’m a recovering Facebook addict. I was wasting so much time reading the status updates of my “friends” and updating my own status that I eventually had to step away from my computer and put myself in social media rehab. When I resurfaced, […] Read more…
Teachers Exist Outside of School…But They May Look a Little Different
Do you remember how weird it was when you were a kid and you ran into your teacher somewhere other than school? Maybe you saw her at the grocery store or at the mall. She’d smile and make small talk with your mom as you stood by silently wondering why she wasn’t at school even […] Read more…
A New School Year, A New Student, A New Concern
The beginning of a new school year is in the air. New supplies. Renewed energy. A fresh start. As a kindergarten teacher, I’m excited to see what this new school year will bring. And I’m excited to meet my new students. I spent the weekend learning about my rising kindergarteners through their paperwork. And my stomach twisted […] Read more…
Top 10 Lessons I’ve Learned as a Kindergarten Teacher
Tomorrow is my last day of school. As of tomorrow, I have officially completed my first year of teaching kindergarten. And oh what an interesting year it’s been. In my years of experience with kids, I’ve worked with every grade level from 1st grade to 8th. By the time I finished my student teaching, […] Read more…
Helicopter Parents (Caution: Soapbox Alert)
As some of you know, I’ve had a couple of rough weeks at work. I love my students. I love teaching. But I’m slowly learning that a large part of my job includes appeasing the parents. And what kind of parents do I have to appease? Helicopter parents. As a teacher, I see all sorts […] Read more…
Project Gratitude Day 57
PROJECT GRATITUDE DAY 57: I am thankful I was able to finish my students’ report cards in only 5 hours. I’m also thankful for the comment section of the report cards for forcing me to think of at least 2 positive things about each student. It’s amazing how sandwiching 1 criticism in between 2 compliments can […] Read more…
