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Five pictures from this week that make me thankful for being a teacher
1.) They love stuffing themselves in boxes. 2.) They pretty much love getting inside of things. 3.) They told me they were “giving the baby a bath and cooking it”. Vivid imagination! 4.) This little guy started doing a puzzle. 5.) They love coloring! I read over the last post I made about Teacher’s Appreciation…
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NaNoWrimo writing quote: the Bible
Yes, the good ol’ original book of not just iconic stories and lessons, but a living and refreshing piece of literature that leaves me absolutely speechless everytime I learn new things about it. “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, ‘Write all the words which I have spoken to you in a book.”‘ Jeremiah…
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Are you participating in NaNoWrimo?
Hello fluffballs! I am back and ready to talk about one of my favorite and most stressful writing events ever — National Novel Writing Month. But it’s not November…yet…so April and July are what is known as Camp NaNoWrimo, where you still use the entire month to finish that book, project, whatever it is you’re…
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Why I am proud to be a woman.
Thank you all for being women!
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The art of “getting it done”
Shanedra talks about the character trait of perseverance and how important it is.
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Reflecting on Bloganuary
Hello! I am back and to be honest with you…Bloganuary was really hard for me (note the several days of not updating.) I think this year, I will not post everyday in December and save up the momentum for January. Also, it’s February! A fun and nice month for me!!! Lots to look forward to!!!…
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What is a song or poem that speaks to you and why? (Bloganuary day #25)
I have a book of poems by Shel Silverstein called Where the Sidewalk Ends. It’s not the white cover but the anniversary special edition with additional poems. My second grade teacher used to read these poems to us everyday when I was in second grade and I absolutely enjoyed it. It is one of my…
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How do you show love? (Bloganuary day #24)
I like to give people nicknames. I do it with kids a lot. I actually do it with adults too. But adults are less accepting of nicknames than kids. Kids LOVE nicknames. I have a nickname. I am rarely called my real name (Shanedra) and I honestly consider the nickname my real name. (Hint –…
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What’s a lie you tell yourself? (Bloganuary day #23)
Usually, and right now…”I’m not tired. I can stay up real late.” This has resulted in me getting sick and needing to stay home and sleep half of the day. Listen to your body before it yells at you.