Have you started your official summer? Have you crossed the finish line? Are you on the final count down? How do you go about reflection for the year just concluding? When do you start your planning for the year ahead?
By all means where ever you are on the continuum I am here to congratulate all of your hard work, effort, enthusiasm and the progress your students made under your direction. Teaching young children is filled with hilarity and stress.... walking the tight rope between the two is what makes for a healthy and lengthy career.
In the photo above we are comparing my original art (quilt-of-fabric) to the printed version in my first picture book, "You're Wonderful."
It is always fascinating to give the students the opportunity to ask questions of me as an author. Certainly one of the most intriguing questions of the week.........
"Do you have an electric stove?"
That is definitely the first time that anyone has ever asked me that one!
I was thrilled to see our Wobble Seats in 'action' in the classroom. The feedback is amazing. Everyone understands how much they contribute to learning, just by seeing them. For some children they are THE answer. The reality is that it comes down to budget.
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One of my favorite things about being connected to our #TeacherFriends on the internet, is seeing such amazing projects. I am especially appreciative of works that are created in collaboration. Take a look at this amazing work created by Suzanne Turner's Kinder kids in Virginia!
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This work deserves display in an art gallery!
Just earlier today we arrived to our annual sweet-summer spot and we have now appreciated our first sunset of the season. I can officially exhale.
My GREAT, good news is that I have received word from Zaner-Bloser that they are going to fly me out to Vegas for "I Teach K" where I will present a 'Lunch and Learn' on Monday..... IN THE BALLROOM!
And here's the pretty amazing part.... all of the participants to respond ahead of time will be given a box lunch for attending! So there is a free lunch after all! If you're planning to be in Vegas, I hope that you can add us into your agenda. Watch your inbox for the specifics. You will be receiving an email with details.
I will then fly from Vegas to Dallas for Frog Street Press annual SPLASH conference.
I combed the interwebs over at Teachers Pay Teachers for some summer-time freebies to support and encourage you.
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