Happy Dr. King Day! For those of us living in the United States, our schools are closed and our students and teachers get a day to reflect on and celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I can imagine that there are many teachers out there that have been looking forward to… Continue reading A Bit of Encouragement…
A frequent first day/week of school read-alouds for primary teachers is Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes. For anyone who is unfamiliar with the book, the story follows a mouse who has a great deal of anxiety about her first day of school. The narrative addresses fears and concerns that young students frequently have on the… Continue reading Worry, Worry, Worry
I did it! It's finally done! I received both doses of the covid-19 vaccine. This is a huge milestone in this long journey of virtual teaching. I just wanted to share my experiences in getting the vaccine and my hopes for what it means for the future. In March, I qualified to receive my vaccine… Continue reading I Got Vaccinated!!!
Teaching is hard. It always has been hard; it will always be hard. Teachers reading this post will understand what I mean. Anyone outside of teaching will never understand what our job entails. This last year of virtual teaching has made teaching even harder. And yet, we made it happen. As of the publishing of… Continue reading Reflections on Virtual Teaching
I got my first teaching job as a credentialed teacher back in 2007. I was so excited to finally start my work as an educator. Unfortunately, in 2009, the district I was working for at the time was experiencing financial issues. Their resolution to those financial troubles was massive lay-offs --- including classroom teachers. As… Continue reading Teachers Are NOT Dispensable!
Like many in the United States and around the world, I have been saddened and dismayed by the recent events at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Although I believe that we are fortunate in the United States that we are allowed to disagree with our government, the way those that broke into the Capitol did… Continue reading Why Do We Have Rules?
I have been contemplating for weeks what to share on Teaching in Pink. So much has happened in the world! I've been trying to figure out how to see the coronavirus pandemic with a positive perspective, and how I can effectively show my support for the Black Lives Matter movement. I have to admit that… Continue reading There’s At Least One Thing We Can Do…
My original plan for this post has gone completely out the window. This year's testing season will be unlike any I'm familiar with. At the time that I'm posting this, I haven't heard how state standardized testing will happen in my state. And, I'm assuming that most other state's don't know how testing will happen… Continue reading Testing Season (Part II)
TPT is having a sale on April 6-7, 2020!!! This couldn't come at a more opportune time. With educators providing instruction remotely, and parents trying to support student learning at home, the resources on TeachersPayTeachers can help everyone. Use the code FORYOU to save up to 25% on resources. The resources in my own store… Continue reading TPT Is Having a SALE!!!
It seems that most schools around the country are closed due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. Schools are closed in my area, including where I work. For the past couple of weeks, I have been trying to adjust to life providing education services online. I've watched the news reports about how parents are struggling to… Continue reading Education in the Time of Crisis: Suggestions for Parents
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