Review: This book is clear and to the point, but it did not give me additional insight on how to motivate students to read. The ideas in the book sound good in theory but aren’t necessarily relevant in the classroom. Or many teachers are already doing this type of teaching in their classrooms. Unfortunately, many... Continue Reading →
The Last Days of Elf… Phew!
Ok! So I have to be honest. I have not committed to all of my ideas one hundred percent. I got a little lazy on a few of the nights. I promised 24 days of Elf, so here is the final round. Day 15 Lazy Day...Elf hid in the mini tree with a reindeer. You... Continue Reading →
A Girl on Schindler’s List
Abby Rose's Reviews > My Survival: A Girl on Schindler's List My Survival: A Girl on Schindler's List by Rena Finder, Joshua M. Greene (Goodreads Author) Abby Rose's review Feb 23, 2020 · edit This is a perfect memoir to introduce upper elementary students to the history of The Holocaust. Rena's voice captured my heart through her honest account... Continue Reading →
A Shift in Hope
Hope is a funny thing. We have it. We lose it. Then we find something to be hopeful for again. Sometimes it is what gets us through the week, the day, the hour. We have this desire that something will turn out the way we want it to, yet, at times, it doesn't turn out.... Continue Reading →
5 Years
5 Years 260 Weeks 1,825 Days ______________________________________________________________ 5 Years of milestones 5 years of holidays 5 years of not hearing your voice 5 years of needing advice, but not being able to ask 5 years of missing your hugs 5 years of grieving 5 years of wondering why death is so permanent 5 years of... Continue Reading →
A Boy without a Grandpa
When I found out that I was having a baby boy, to be honest, I was a little disappointed. We have always had girls in our family, and we were used to baby dolls and barbies around the house, not footballs and action figures or (what my mom likes to call them) scary guys. We... Continue Reading →
Memoir Project…A Little More
A skeleton with skin draped over his bones stands before me almost unrecognizable, except for his kind, blue eyes begging for someone to show him mercy. The tattered flannel shirt swallows his once muscular body. He has created his own personal Hell and his demons have forced everyone away. He has hurt too many people,... Continue Reading →
You are So Lucky to Have Summer Off
Am I? I would love to work over the summer. The transition of working full-time to being a full-time stay at home mom is an emotional battle. If you think I’m lucky, let me describe a typical summer vacation day. First, 7:30 AM, my toddler rolls on top of me to tell me to... Continue Reading →
F#%@ IT
Being home for the summer has been a battle. I lost today! But everyone is happy! A post about a detailed day is coming soon. Don't judge me...I'm sure I'll feel mom guilt soon and make a real dinner. #truth #parenting
Suffering Teaches Persistence
Part 1 “Get through your fear to see through the beauty on the other side.”- The Good Dinosaur I went to my women’s group last night, and the woman speaking said, “suffering teaches persistence.” One of the lessons I learned through my dad’s addiction was persistence. I have always been an overachiever and felt like... Continue Reading →