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Spring Break
Today technically is the second day of spring break but if you want to count Friday and Saturday (our regular days off) then it would mark 4th day of our break. Today felt like the first day of vacation! And this is how it went; Painting, hot chocolates, popcorn & movie, read alouds, paper craft,…
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A Good Morning
I want to say today I had a calm morning but I didnt. It was far from perfect but its all my heart knows and will ever need. As I sat in my kids playroom, waiting for my chocolatey oatmeal porridge to cool down, sipping coffee from my favourite Sunday mug (it only comes out…
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A Not So Fun Trip To the Dentist
The worst pain of all time is tooth related pain. Yesterday, as I was having my delicious chicken pie for dinner my “permanent” retainer on my lower teeth popped right out in HALF. The worst part is the other half was still holding on to my teeth and I had to sleep with a half…
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A Slice Of Grief
Today our eldest sister visited Babas grave for the first time. I want to say something, anything I want to write about it But there aren’t enough words to say there arent enough letters to write about something that hurtful about someone that dear Sometimes, silence speaks louder than words I picked up my book…
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Daytime Reminiscing
I was in 7th grade when I first read Wuthering Heights. Our very dear English teacher, Mrs. Ghadeer, recommended the book. From that day on, I was never stopped reading! I can still remember exactly how she looks. She always wore a mid-length skirt and tuck in her shirt. I specifically remember her dark blue…
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Good Things in Life: A List
Inspired by a slicer, I made a list of some of the good things in life: A good night sleep Warm beverage on a cold day Siblings outings Happy toddlers Loved ones birthdays Barbecues Early morning workout & run Beach trips & beach sunsets Finding unexpected money in your pocket A good read Positive friends…
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Today in 5th Grade
For reading in the argument unit, the students have 5 different questions about debatable issues. They choose their topic and then work in groups. They read and read about it. Collect both sides of every issue and then write and write some more. Today I asked class to have a debate. So every group split…
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Goldilocks and The Three Bears
Bedtime story was always our part of our daily routine with my son; my favourite part of the day. In fact, he enjoys stories and read alouds every hour of the day not just at night, but there is something so beautiful about cuddling up in the bed with your toddler, all cozy and calm.…
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A Psalm of Life
By Henry Wandsworth Longfellow Tell me not, in mournful numbers, Life is but an empty dream! For the soul is dead that slumbers, And things are not what they seem. Life is real! Life is earnest! And the grave is not its goal; Dust thou art, to dust returnest, Was not spoken of the soul. …
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SLCs
Today we had our very first Student Led Conferences at our school. It was held virtually, from 8 – 2. Every family chose the time slot that suits them best and attends to that. As a teacher, you sit back and listen; not interfering at all. The most rewarding part to me was when one…