August is a great time to Celebrate with Ruth Ayres!
Last week I started a blog post called "Why I hate August." A letter to my kids my own kids (That's what I call them. My school kids are my kids) August is when my own kids start saying things like "Are you going to school again?" and "You're always busy." and "Mama. Mama. Mama. Mama." And I'm sorry. I feel sorry. I should be squeezing out the last, best parts of summer weaning us from too much netflix But instead I'm squeezing in my work. But, I love being a teacher. Luckiest job in the world Even in August, the stress has purpose and so much of the work is fun It's no secret that I enjoy setting up my classroom. Thankfully, Ruth Ayres has way to Celebrate! So I'm celebrating... Getting to know my students before school even starts via emails I asked their families to send me because I believe that relationships are the building blocks for learning and also because kids are cool, and it's so neat to get to know them! I'm celebrating... My classroom came together it's cozy full of freshly alphabetized books twinkle lights and the softest biggest rug I could afford (and beg my husband to help me transport in) I'm celebrating bookaday and the 73+ books I got to read this summer Sure, I wish there had been more novels but I do love picture books! I'm celebrating teaching writing again, after a year's break excited because writing is power and soon I get to help students find their slices I'm celebrating my donors choose project was fully funded! soon, 2 ipads will arrive I'm celebrating all the work because it's such lucky work to have.![]()
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Loved reading about your celebrations! You’re classroom looks great!
Thanks, D’Anne! Cleanest it will be until next August! 🙂
Loved reading about your celebrations! Your classroom looks great!
Love peeking into classrooms on blogs. Your lighted READ is the best and your rug looks so inviting! Have a fabulous beginning.
Your post indicates a zeal for writing and your beautiful classroom! I hope you have a wonderful school year!
Have a wonderful school year. Your classroom looks ready; all you now need is “your kids”!
This is a bittersweet time – sad to have summer over but the excitement of a new school year. It looks like you are off to a great start.