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Learning Targets
As a teacher, I have to plan my lessons beginning with the end in mind. I know the kids are going to ask, \”Why do we have to do this?\” I need to have an answer ready. Our district has adopted \”Learning Targets,\” which is just a fancy term for the objectives of the lesson, or what we…
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Hello, Sunshine!
The sun is shining today, both literally and figuratively. We\’ve had cold, dreary winter weather for a LONG time. The forecast for the next eight days shows that we\’ll reach the 60 degree mark by the end of next week. I am thrilled. Today, the sun is shining so brightly that I have to squint…
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You\’re getting veeerrry sleeepy…
My grandmother loves to sleep. She has divorced two husbands because they interfered with her sleep. Derward was a sleepwalker, Clarence snored. I am not making this up. I inherited her love of snoozing. John says it is a talent. If I sit down, I\’m asleep within minutes. My head hits the pillow and I\’m…
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You\’re getting veeerrry sleeepy…
My grandmother loves to sleep. She has divorced two husbands because they interfered with her sleep. Derward was a sleepwalker, Clarence snored. I am not making this up. I inherited her love of snoozing. John says it is a talent. If I sit down, I\’m asleep within minutes. My head hits the pillow and I\’m…
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Instant Gratification
I\’m sure we\’ve touched on this before. I don\’t like to wait. I want what I want, and I want it now. Yesterday would be better, but now would work. And, of course, I don\’t dare pray for patience because we all know what would happen then., but I do work toward disciplining myself to…
