Why Words Matter-A Third Grader’s Perspective

It was a beautiful, sunny Monday morning – the kind of day that seemed to dare any sadness to enter into its space. But sadness crept in anyway and blanketed a church on a hill as one family came to put to rest one of their own. I was there that Monday morning...

Grace Gifts

Another week is in the  books – seven days to celebrate or seven days to reflect on how we made it through. Another week to look back, pause and give thanks  before looking ahead to what is coming next. As another school year winds down and the proverbial light...

Five Minute Friday – Nothing

It’s Five Minute Friday and I am joining Lisa-Jo Baker and other FMF girls to write flat out for five minutes. No editing, no polishing, and then linking up together. I am loving this challenge! I hope you enjoy it too! Check out what Five Minute Friday is all about...

FMF- Grateful

It’s Five Minute Friday and I am joining Lisa-Jo Baker and other FMF girls to write flat out for five minutes. No editing, no polishing, and then linking up together. I am loving this challenge! I hope you enjoy it too! Check out what Five Minute Friday is all about...

What I Learned from My Third Graders

This past month of school has been a very stressful time to be a teacher. Time seemed to be ticking by slowly but at other times it seemed to move quickly as anticipation, preparation and motivation were present in abundance as we geared up for state testing this past...

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