It’s been a busy week in our household. Parent-Teacher conferences, field trips, sickness, and family commitments have made us into some busy people. I am so happy to be sitting down to write with my Five Minute Friday community this morning before kicking off a weekend that is equally as busy as my week. AsContinue reading “Become: Five Minute Friday”
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Guide to Hosting a Book Club Freebie
This is my first school year since I began my teaching career 12 years ago that I do not teach an English class. I am exclusively a World History teacher and I am loving that role. However, English runs in my veins and I am missing some of the class discussions and learning surrounding novelsContinue reading “Guide to Hosting a Book Club Freebie”
Represent: Five Minute Friday
It’s finally Friday and time to sit down and breathe for a few minutes as I join my Five Minute Friday writing group on this week’s prompt: Represent. One of my greatest joys as an educator is watching my students grow. Already this school year I’ve witnessed students gain knowledge and new ideas. The studentContinue reading “Represent: Five Minute Friday”
My Favorite Banned Books
My experience in the classroom and with online teacher forums has led me to question the recent pushback from families and stakeholders over curriculum. While it may seem like a new trend that has today’s educators hyper-vigilant about what they post and send home, it is far from a new experience in the profession. InContinue reading “My Favorite Banned Books”
The Measure: A Book Review
Title: The Measure Author: Nikki Erlick Publisher: William Morrow Copyright: 2022 Life changed for everyone the day the boxes arrived. The world awoke to a wooden box with a single string inside. Before long, the phenomenon of the strings and their purpose became clear–each string is a measure of the amount of life that remains for each person.Continue reading “The Measure: A Book Review”
Spontaneous: Five Minute Friday
It’s Friday and that can only mean one thing on the blog–Five Minute Friday! This week, I am joining friends from the link up to write according to our prompt which is Spontaneous. Do you ever feel the urge to restart? Right now, I wish I could crawl back in bed with my husband (andContinue reading “Spontaneous: Five Minute Friday”
Ciao, Amica!
Talia and Mae have been through a lot together over the past two decades. From raising children to beating cancer, these two friends have made their relationship a priority. Their friendship is about to change, however, as Talia prepares to move to Italy to care for her ill mother, but before she goes Mae mustContinue reading “Ciao, Amica!”
Happy 10th Birthday!
My oldest is now in the double digits and that seems far from possible. I have loved year 9 so much and I am looking forward to another amazing year with this kiddo. I am so proud of her and she makes me smile at all times. The Ameri Brit Mom
Generous: Five Minute Friday
Happy Friday! I’m excited to join my FMF community this weekend to discuss our prompt. I already know what I want to talk about and this title is a great way to describe the subject at hand. Join me as I explore the generosity of a woman who gave of herself in the name ofContinue reading “Generous: Five Minute Friday”
My Day at a Glance Download
If you are anything like me, then starting the day off with a plan is the best way to get motivated for what lies ahead. With coffee in hand (and my favorite Papermate Flair pens), I like to schedule or plan out my day and set intentions before the sun has risen. The way IContinue reading “My Day at a Glance Download”
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