Hello and welcome to Joy in the Journey! My name is Jessica Lawler and I'm an elementary teacher-turned-stay-at-home/homeschooling mama to my three young kiddos. I am passionate about integrating Bible into all areas of life and helping my children see evidence of God's handiwork everywhere. My goal with this blog is to share helpful tips, resources, and freebies with you so you feel both encouraged and ... Read More about meet jessica
5 Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences – what are they? A parent-teacher conference is a short meeting between a teacher and the parents of a child in the class. It is scheduled ahead of time (usually a teacher will meet with all of the parents in a dedicated week). It is a great opportunity to: share academic progress with anecdotal stories and tangible examples…
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Dear tired teacher… (encouragement for teachers who have lost their joy)
Are you tired? Are you in a rut? Are you tired of being in a rut? I want to let you know that I hear you. I get it. Teaching is hard, consuming, and exhausting. BUT it’s also a calling. It’s an investment. It’s worth it. I have a plaque in my office that a student gave me many years ago. It says “A…
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God’s Creation: Preschool Bible Learning Day
Kids are naturally curious about the world around them. My preschoolers are constantly pointing out different things they see out the car window, following lines of ants around the playground, and identifying random cloud shapes they see in the sky. I decided to build on this fascination and do a mini-unit all about Creation on our Preschool Bible Learning Day…
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10 Tips for New Teachers
“Congratulations! You got the job!” Now what? As a new teacher, planning for the school year can seem like an overwhelming task with a never-ending to-do list. Let me put your fears at ease: you got this! Yes, teaching is a lot of work. It’s the best, hardest profession (in my humble opinion!). I want to make this transition as smooth as…
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The Empty Pot {A Book About Honesty & Integrity}
Looking for a book to read on the first day of school? The Empty Pot by Demi is a fantastic book that emphasizes the importance of HONESTY and living with INTEGRITY. Book synopsis: The Emperor needs to choose a successor and decides to host a contest. He gives all the children in the kingdom a seed and tells them to…
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