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Got a good ole dose of vitamin sea this weekend! 🌊☀️😍

Are you ready to meet your new students?! 🍎 Whi

We’re trying these Cat and Jack bento-style boxe

We’re trying these Cat and Jack bento-style boxes for lunches at school this year - I’m hoping it will cut down on our use of plastic bags and make it easier for the kiddos to open their own lunch without needing help from the teacher. I found these ice packs and little snack containers in the Target Dollar Spot!
❓Question for YOU! What do your kids like to eat for lunch? We’re kind of in a rut and I’d love some new suggestions!

My favorite unit to teach in the fall is APPLES! S

Today is Day 10 of our >Prayers for the Teaching J

Today is Day 10 of our >Prayers for the Teaching Journey< summer event - please pray for BALANCE.

This is a biggie for me. Trying to juggle everything - being a teacher, wife, mom, business owner, volunteer, cook, housekeeper, errand-runner, crafter, etc. is a recipe for a busy life. If I'm not careful I can burn the candle on both ends and burn out very quickly. These are all good things. Most of them are necessary things. I daily pray for BALANCE, or harmony, when trying to juggle it all.

To tell the truth, I can't do it all. I have learned that there is power in saying "no." Pray for wisdom on which things you may need to step away from this year, in order to give priority to more important things.
Protect your time with the Lord. Give him the firstfruits of your time every day. Make this a non-negotiable. I've often found that when I am most busy, when I feel like I have the least amount of spare time - that's when I need to prioritize and chunk out time with My Creator the most.

Pray for balance when making your to-do list for each day. Social media is filled with things you CAN implement in your classroom - but it doesn't mean you have to do it all. Pick and choose what fits your style, your classroom, and your students.

The verse for today is Colossians 3:23 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." Yes we have human authority placed over us - but our ultimate allegiance and accountability is to the Lord.

Leave your prayers for balance in the comments - I will lift them up with you!

Thank-you SO much for joining me on this 10-day journey! I have LOVED reading your comments and sweet messages - they have brightened my day every time!

Did you know that I post weekly prayer prompts throughout the school year? Each Sunday night I post the week's prayer prompt, a Bible verse, and some of my thoughts to encourage and equip you for the week ahead. You can read them on both my Instagram and Facebook pages or get them sent directly to your inbox by signing up for the weekly newsletter. DM me for the link to sign up! 😍👍🏻

The time has finally come – the enrollment forms

The time has finally come – the enrollment forms have been filled out, the school supply lists have arrived, and the start date is marked on the calendar: your child is going to Kindergarten! You are probably experiencing all kinds of emotions: excitement, nervousness, eagerness, and anxiety. You may be asking yourself, “Is my child ready for Kindergarten?” “Will he have a good experience?” “What if he’s behind the other kids?” These things – the conflicting emotions and the frequent questions – are completely normal.

I reached out to Kindergarten teachers all around the country and asked them what skills they’d like to see in incoming kindergarten students. Their answers were varied and numerous, but a common thread appeared: they weren’t as concerned about what the child knows academically, but instead focused on the need for a growing independence and social maturity. They are there to teach the students what they need to know – but a huge factor in them being able to their job well is whether or not the children can do things independently, listen and follow instructions, and get along with the other kids in the classroom.

I took all of the teachers’ answers and consolidated them into a checklist of the ten most important skills that your child will need to effectively learn and grow in Kindergarten. Being intentional about helping them develop these skills at home will set them up for success.

In the weeks and months leading up to Kindergarten, you’ll want to assess how well your child can do each of the following things. This checklist is meant to serve as a guide for what to focus on as your family prepares for the wonderful adventure of kindergarten!

Read the list of 10 skills needed for Kindergarten on my blog: https://bit.ly/SkillsforKindergartenBlogPost

Today is Day 9 in our >Prayers for the Teaching Jo

Today is Day 9 in our >Prayers for the Teaching Journey< summer event - let's pray for PEACE.

Our students come to us with different personalities, family backgrounds, dreams, struggles, and secrets. Oftentimes they are dealing with things they do not share openly about. These things might weigh on their hearts and make it difficult to focus. Pray that they would find PEACE in your classroom, a calmness that comes from knowing they are safe and loved. Pray that peace would flood their hearts and minds so they can learn, try new things, reach out to their classmates, make friends, and take risks.

Today's verse is 2 Thessalonians 3:16 "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you."
Thank goodness we don't need to conjure up peace or depend on ourselves to supply peace to others - The Lord of Peace will give you peace. At all times. In every way. What a promise!

Share your prayers for peace in the comments. Share this post and tag a teaching friend who might need to see this today. Join me back here tomorrow for Day 10

I made this mug for my mom - anyone know what this

I made this mug for my mom - anyone know what this specific symbol is?! 😍❓

Today is Day 8 of Prayers for the Teaching Journey

Today is Day 8 of Prayers for the Teaching Journey- today I'd like you to pray for SAFETY.

We live in a tumultuous world and many scary things happen every day. These events remind us that we live in a fallen world. In the midst of evil, we must keep our eyes focused on Jesus, the One who will one day make all things new.

Pray for SAFETY in our schools. Pray for HEALTH for the teachers, administration, support staff, students, and families. Pray for superintendents, principals, and other school leaders who must make worst-case-scenario plans, evaluate potential risks, and discern dangerous scenarios.

Pray that your classroom would be a safe refuge for your students. Pray that it would be a place where they feel loved, accepted, and cherished. Pray that they would feel safe to take risks, make mistakes, and learn new things.

Today's verse is Psalm 118:8 "It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans."

While the world is a scary place, we should not live in fear. The Bible calls us to be cautious and sober-minded in the midst of danger. We trust in God, our Rock and Refuge, to keep us safe.

Share your prayers for safety in the comments below - "see" you tomorrow for day 9!
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