Rita Pierson: Every Kid Needs a Champion

School's finished and the last thing a teacher may be looking for is inspiration.  But, BY GOLLY, this video is such a GOOD ONE.  How many more days until school begins?

BAHA.  KIDDING!!!!!!  I'm not THAT much of a loser. 

Meet Eleanor and I - As PUPPETS!

Yesterday I came home in a fit of rage and pounded two strawberry cupcakes. Today I came home with a big smile on my face and these pretty puppet pals in tow.

Funny how teaching has such highs and lows.  Highs like THIS ONE make it too hard to quit ;)    

"Teacher Stuff"

I am happy to announce two things:

1) I purchased my very first "teacher stuff" for my grade 6 classroom next year! I got three motivational posters and "science" certificates for students who are working hard!!! I cannot wait to get more fun things over the summer and prepare my room at the end of August!!!

2) Phil (<---- yes, PHIL!) purchased his very first "teacher stuff" EVER!!!! He got some sports cut-outs to jazz-up the sports boards next year and some "sportsmanship awards" to give out to the grade 5's each week!!! [It was really cute seeing Phil browse the store. Whether he admits it to you or not, HE LOVES TEACHING MIDDLE SCHOOL!!!!!]

School's the best.

LUCKY ME!

This is what I received today from one of my classes! You can bet it made my day and will have me smiling for DAYS! Thank you "scientists"!!!! I will never forget this incredible gesture :)

Physical Activity Advertising.

While walking down the stairs....

Student: MISS! Why are you always so healthy? Why do you always take the stairs instead of the elevator?!!!

From this I confirm that setting examples is IMPORTANT. Make sure you work that role-model status! And remember - small changes add up to BIG ones!!!

HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!

To all of the WONDERFUL teachers I know and admire, THANK YOU! Allow me to remind you of the EVERYDAY difference you make with one of my all-time favourite "teacher" videos. Here it is - Taylor Mali on "What Teachers Make"!

Classroom Honesty.

Student: Miss, you are my favourite teacher!

Me: (skeptical) This is what you tell me every single day...

Student: I know. But every other day I was lying. Today you wrote "WOWEEEEE!" on my paper!

Haha. We all had a good chuckle :)