Where I teach, today is the first day of school! At the time of sharing this, my students will arrive for our first full day of learning together in third grade, and my second year as a teacher will begin. However, today is not my first day back at work. That was last Wednesday. For … Continue reading Preparing a Place
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Reminders from VBS
‘Tis the season for Vacation Bible School! If you are reading this and you serve at your local church, chances are you have already hosted a VBS or are getting ready to later this summer. VBS is a very fun time for churches, but if you’re on the volunteer side of it, this can also … Continue reading Reminders from VBS
“Just Jesus”
This past Christmas at the school where I work, we had a door-decorating contest. Since my homeroom was reading C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, I decided to do a Narnia theme. My feeble attempt at a door decorated with paper had a snowy hill, a light blue sky, and the iconic … Continue reading “Just Jesus”
Conduct Cards
At the school where I teach, we use something called “conduct cards” as a form of discipline and to invoke a consequence when a student breaks a rule. If a student talks out of turn during class, is disrespectful to a classmate, or causes a disruption anywhere in the school, any adult can sign their … Continue reading Conduct Cards