Look at my happy rainbow! : hugs

Brothers.

Anonymous — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:47:29 GMT

Joey has an older brother. In fact, his older brother goes to our school. Sam is in fifth grade so the age difference is pretty big, but the way he takes care of his little brother is something to be admired. Last week, the book fair started in our school’s...(read more)

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:37:46 GMT

I know, I know, some folks don’t love Valentine’s Day. For me, in kindergarten anyway, Valentine’s isn’t about romantic love, but all about being a kind and caring friend. That’s how I present it and they really do love each other and want to show it....(read more)

Free Hugs

Anonymous — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:45:58 GMT

I have a ‘Free Hugs’ t-shirt and wore it to school a few weeks ago. I didn’t think much of it. My class loved it and over this last week, a few of them have been asking me to wear it again. Yesterday, one little boy came out and just said, “Mr. ______,...(read more)

Ms. C.

Anonymous — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:14:34 GMT

From time to time, I’ve written about Ms. C. – the amazing Ray of Sunshine (Ed Tech) who peppers herself into my room from time to time, but I’ve never really given her the starring role in a post she deserves. When I first met Ms. C. last summer on the...(read more)

Forward.

Anonymous — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:02:34 GMT

Well, Christmas is over and so the barrage of year end ‘best of’ lists’ has begun. It would be easy, and maybe even a little fun, for me to reminisce about the last year, after all, I did have some rather major changes, but instead, I’m going to try and...(read more)

Holiday Gifts.

Anonymous — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:29:18 GMT

This holiday season, as I often do, I received many gifts from my sprouts. Apparently, in their little eyes, I love nothing more than Dunkin’ Donuts and scented candles. Lucky for me, the real gifts are priceless. The gift of children who come in each...(read more)

More love.

Anonymous — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 11:23:16 GMT

Like many teachers around the world, last night, I did not sleep well. Tossing and turning all night, thinking about those kindergarteners, probably much like the ones in my own classroom, I woke up many times with different thoughts. First, I remembered...(read more)

The Season.

Anonymous — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 13:33:52 GMT

I just realized I haven’t made a single post all week. Surely it isn’t because nothing hilarious, devastating, or poignant happened at school all week. More likely, it’s just the season. There seems to be more going on and less time to get things done...(read more)

Greatness.

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:49:59 GMT

Oh what a day! When I got in my car this morning, as I waited a few minutes for my car to warm up (really, how long are you supposed to wait? I never get past two minutes), I took a sip from my tea (I start the week with tea and am stopping for [...]...(read more)

Thankful.

Anonymous — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:44:11 GMT

As I said ‘Goodbye’ to my sprouts today, I got lots of hugs and one friend even asked his mom to bring him back to the classroom to see me one more time. Sigh. There is so much I am thankful for this year and truly feel as if my cup runneth over. I am...(read more)

Hero.

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:52:28 GMT

How freakin’ lucky am I to teach kindergarten? My days are long, exhausting, and I wouldn’t change a thing. There are moments that reach out and grab you and remind you that you are so much more than just a ‘teacher’ to these kids. You are a hero and...(read more)

Heaven.

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:10:37 GMT

Yesterday was a day. Before a single child arrived, I felt defeated, deflated, and discouraged. Without going into details (I don’t want to seem unprofessional), I just felt as if the chips were stacked against me. It was a long day. Everything that could...(read more)

Velcro boy.

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:30:19 GMT

It happens almost every year about this time. Some little guy (it’s usually a boy, I’m not sure why) decides that a hug now and then just isn’t enough and he proceeds to attach himself to me as close and often as he can. I call him my ‘Velcro boy’ because...(read more)

Clarification.

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:45:17 GMT

Mostly my days are full of laughter, smiles, and hugs, but every so often something happens that just breaks my heart. Today I had a substitute for the afternoon to do some (pretty amazing) professional work with my K-2 colleagues. It was my first time...(read more)

Refuge.

Anonymous — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 14:38:31 GMT

As I settle into the third week at my new school (Monday will be day 13 to be exact), I’m just overwhelmed at the level of affection and closeness my new sprouts are showering on me. I’m just amazed at how quickly my new friends are acclimating and viewing...(read more)