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Rain, rain, and more rain came down toward the end of the school day. All I wanted to do is get out of my wet tennis shoes and curl up with a blanket and book. “You are staying to help decorate her office, right?” Deb asked before I got out of the office. “Yup! CallContinue reading “Happy Birthday #SOL20 #12/31”

“Can you come and see me? I have something important to talk about.” “I can’t now. I can come by after lunch” “Kk” I stroll into the lounge looking for her. She’s not here. I trot over to her room and just as I’m about to knock, the door swings open. “I have to getContinue reading “Tough Choice #SOL20 #11/31”

It’s our 2nd trimester planning day with the kinder team. Right off the start, one teacher is pulled back into class for sub shortage. The spirits are low. We talk about how unfortunate this is. We are now down two members, so we think. People come into our lives and make the world so muchContinue reading “Planning Day #SOL20 #10/31”

Just before I’m about to leave, I decided to have one more cup of coffee. I come out of the sun wrecked back door to sit in the old parched wooden chair facing north. Right away, I feel the warmth of the sun against my cheek. Just before it gets too hot, those big puffyContinue reading “A Bench & a Yard #SOL20 #9/31”

Breathe in… hold your breathe… gently exhale. A daily calming routine implemented to support the transition from recess to writers workshop. I found myself sprawled on the floor amidst the small bodies. I felt the relaxation come over my body as I tried not to think about what was happening. Tiny eyeballs glance my way.Continue reading “Support comes in Multiple Ways #SOL20 #8/31”

Yocelyn and I stood next to one another as the kiddos finally dashed away for recess. Only one little straggler not sure he wants to leave our newfound friendship. Swings full of children going back-n-forth off in the distance. The playground is alive once again with busy children running to the handball court, teether balls,Continue reading “A Privilege Life #SOL20 #7/31”

Off in the distance, an unwelcome, familiar sound draws me out of my tranquil moment. It’s the “Coast to Coast” song on KFI 640 at 5:20 am. Once I realize what is happening, I squeeze my eyes. “Why do I do this?” Six months ago it sounded like a great idea working at various schoolContinue reading “Saturday Exploration #SOL20 #6/31”

It was on my left wrist with my watch and other bracelet, And now it’s lost. My bracelet was with me for years. I remember finding it on the classroom floor after the meeting. Relieved and worried I picked it and the scattered charms up and put it back on my wrist. I should haveContinue reading “My Bracelet SOL20 #5/31”

There is so much to love about being five years old. Today, I am going to share just one aspect I love about being five. During the writers’ workshop, I was working with a teacher. She was becoming worried that her writers weren’t transferring the mini-lessons to their independent writing time. Oh, they loved toContinue reading “Kinder Kiddos SOL20 #4/31”

“1,2,3 Not it!” Rings out as the students prepare to play the game of tag. From research, the game has been around for 100s of years. One source mentions it has been around since 1738 and is connected to ‘Queen Mary’s reign’. Another suggests it as a variation of the Scottish tig ‘touch, tap’ inContinue reading ““You’re it!” SOL20 #3/31″