Snuggling on to Saturday (187/365) #blogaday
To start my weekend off right, I am getting some love from the sweet dog who belongs to the family I nanny 🙂 He gets pretty … Continue reading Snuggling on to Saturday (187/365) #blogaday
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Work Week…what? (147/365) #blogaday
Starting on Monday, I will be back to work as a nanny for the family I was with in April 🙂 I really enjoyed working with them and the little girl is so funny and sweet! It will definitely be … Continue reading Work Week…what? (147/365) #blogaday
Sometimes life… (139/365) #blogaday
You know how people say if life gives you lemons? Well here is my version 😉 Sometimes life gives you a buffet of stress for breakfast. Isn’t it nice to have a choice of what to focus your anxiety on? … Continue reading Sometimes life… (139/365) #blogaday
Three Days to be Free (46/365) #blogaday
Three day weekend Filled with movies, games, dinners, and hiking Bonding time and much needed relaxation Starting to recoup for the week Appreciation for the time off Continue reading Three Days to be Free (46/365) #blogaday
The importance of finding engaging activities (Day 14/365) #blogaday
I have found that it is crucial to have activities that students really like and that takes focus (especially with kindergarteners!) Closer to the beginning of the year, my students were finishing the tasks quickly and some were acting out. … Continue reading The importance of finding engaging activities (Day 14/365) #blogaday
(March SOL) Secret Pal Success!
We have secret pal’s at my school between the teachers and every month you buy them a small something. We fill out a survey at the beginning of the year with some questions about yourself (favorite food, candy, coffee, movie, … Continue reading (March SOL) Secret Pal Success!
(March SOL) Positivity = productivity
Over this past weekend, Nathan’s mom was in town. She is also a teacher and was telling us her schedule for the morning. She gets up at 445..! Nathan and I instantly were like “ugh…how do you get out of … Continue reading (March SOL) Positivity = productivity
Wanting the Wild Weeks to Wait
It is important to get things out of your head, so they do not linger while you’re in bed. When discussing only adds to the stress, what can one do with a brain full of mess? Being organized is part of … Continue reading Wanting the Wild Weeks to Wait
A new kind of alarm (DAY 12/31 March SOL)
Beep beep! Beep beep! “ugh, where’s the snooze button?” (hits phone) Beep beep! Beep beep! *sighs* “it can’t be time yet” (hits phone) —————————————————————————————————————————————– Mowwww mowwww! “shh Patch, it’s too early” Mowwww mowwww! *sighs* “ok, I’ll feed you but then … Continue reading A new kind of alarm (DAY 12/31 March SOL)
Work Wednesday: Back after Break
Most teachers dread coming back to school after Winter Break – the kids will be unfocused, chatty, and your own motivation is a goner. I can admit that I was nervous and exhausted when Tuesday came around. But this week … Continue reading Work Wednesday: Back after Break
