The beginning of the end

Yesterday kicked off the final stretch to the end of the year. My co-teacher and I have packed the last 2.5 weeks of school with tons of activities so as to prevent boredom and annoying behavior. Thus, yesterday was Career Day in the Primary class. We Read More...

child soldiers?

First, I need to begin by saying that I am a pacifist. I grew up in a peace church (Mennonite). I chose to be baptized into that church and am still a member there. I went to a Mennonite college. And I teach at a Mennonite primary school. I believe that Read More...

eternally late

I am surrounded by tardiness. It is driving me bonkers. I am a person who despises being late. I work very hard to be right on time. I am often early in which case I whip out the ever-present book and bury my nose in that. In all areas of my life, other Read More...

What is it about the 7-year-old bladder...

...that prevents it from going during a scheduled break? Then, less than 5 minutes later, the 7-year-old bladder screams, "Let me go!" This is seriously annoying. Read More...