My Students in the Year 2020

At yesterday’s faculty meeting, my principal posted a question to us. “What should today’s 3rd graders look like in the year 2020?” This would be the year of their high school graduation. Since I teach 3rd grade, this question really made me take …

A Great Picture of My Dad

My dad’s sister, Jean, gave me a wonderful picture of my dad last year. It was taken in January 1942 when he was 9 1/2 years old. I love this picture because this is the age of the children that I teach. I bet my dad was a great student and he tol…

Skyping the First Week of School!

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The Art of Recording with Third Graders

We had a great first day of school! It’s such an exciting time of year. I love the sights of all their bright shiny faces, their brand new tennis shoes, and the smells of a brand new box of crayons. Today Room 113 also began their recording career…

First Day of School

Lesson Plans – check Schedule – check Newsletter – check Student of the Week schedule – check Recommended Websites – check New Wiki up and running – check 31 freshly sharpened pencils – check Looks like I’m ready to go! It’s the night before the f…

Reflection for a Busy Teacher

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Working on a blog post Boo

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It’s All About the Friends, #CNMC Reflections

If you can image a weekend filled with friends, friends from all across the US and the world, that would describe the weekend I just had. The Catholic New Media Celebration took place this weekend in Boston. I am part of the SQPN community. I lovi…

At the Boston airport Boo

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In the right place at the right time boo #cnmc

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