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Writing Workshop: Things that Make You Go Huh!
The teacher reflects on various thoughts from teaching middle schoolers to pondering the pronunciation of Arkansas and a delayed allergist appointment. Continue reading
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Juggling Different Schedules
This year, I am teaching as a cross-categorical intervention specialist at a new middle school. Despite schedule changes, I’m adapting to support my students’ needs. Continue reading
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My Word of 2024 . . .
Summary: Discovering 2023’s theme led to choosing “IMAGINE” for 2024. Continue reading
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She blessed me
A new teacher reconnects with a former mentor, finding encouragement and support as she embarks on a new chapter in her career. Continue reading
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The Week Before Christmas
A trip to the zoo turns into a health crisis with mysterious hives and swelling. An allergic reaction to gluten prompts new medications and a doctor’s visit. Continue reading
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Share Your World: December 25th
The writer shared their recent experiences, including a gluten-free meal, a favorite gift, the challenges of December, and their pets’ antics. Continue reading
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Emotions are just motion
It’s okay to feel anger and sadness. Your feelings matter. As a student of mine keeps saying “emotional” every time I say the word motion, I’m reminded emotions are motions always ebbing and flowing. Every day we begin our day… Continue reading
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This is 48 . . .
This is 48. An age that has both intrigued me and scared me. My father died at 48 and my mom had big life changes when she was 48. My life and circumstances are different than theirs but 48 has… Continue reading
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Some of my eats this week (Week of March 6, 2023)
I know some of the food looks similar. It’s because I ate that meal or components of the meal several times during the week. Highlights: Continue reading
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Disordered Eating
I’ve come to realization I suffer from disordered eating. This is different from an eating disorder but can also become dangerous. Before I begin talking about what disordered eating is, I will give you a backstory of why the disordered… Continue reading
