Inspiration and Motivation
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Fun Friday Giveaway!
Posted by Diane Badden on 27 Aug 2010 | Posted in: Drawings and Giveaways, Inspiration and Motivation
Are you glad it’s Friday? I sure am! When my alarm clock screeched at me this morning, I gave it a solid whack of satisfaction. I knew Friday had finally arrived. Yippee!
A Wonderful Quote
Posted by Diane Badden on 03 Aug 2010 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation
One of my favorite Sunday activities, when time allows for it, is to plop on the sofa and flip through the Sunday paper. This week, I...
Teacher Stress
Posted by Diane Badden on 19 Jul 2010 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation
Teacher stress? "Fa-la-la-la-la, please don’t mention it." Yep! That’s my reaction. I’m hesitant to bring up teacher stress...
Bingo!
Posted by Diane Badden on 14 May 2010 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation, Relationships and Team Building, Teachers and Teaching
Thank goodness for bingo moments! I had one this morning with the help of a TV reporter. I was racking my brain...
Teachers Helping Teachers
Posted by Diane Badden on 05 May 2010 | Posted in: Drawings and Giveaways, Inspiration and Motivation, Relationships and Team Building, Teachers and Teaching
I’m back! And just like I promised, I’ve cooked up a little giveaway for Teacher Appreciation Week. Trust me, my first giveaway proposal was to send three of us on a tropical getaway...
Zapping Test Stress
Posted by Diane Badden on 16 Apr 2010 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation, Teachers and Teaching
Haven’t times changed? As a kid in elementary school, I only stressed over weekly spelling tests. And that was really only in fourth grade.
Library Lovers’ Month
Posted by Sherry McGregor on 26 Feb 2010 | Posted in: Classroom Management, Inspiration and Motivation, Teachers and Teaching
I’m not sure how I missed it, but did you know that February is Library Lovers’ Month? The library---any library---is my favorite place to be! I love the feeling that settles over me the minute I walk in. The rows of bookshelves lined with books are filled with opportunity.
Snowbound
Posted by Kim Murphy on 18 Feb 2010 | Posted in: Holiday and Seasonal, Inspiration and Motivation, Life After School, Teachers and Teaching
Is it spring yet? I’ve reached the point where I’m tired of pulling on ten layers to go outdoors. I don’t want any more warm beverages. And those boots that I so love to step into in November? Well, let’s just say they aren’t looking as cute as the sandals I saw in a store the other day.
Due Dates
Posted by Diane Badden on 16 Feb 2010 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation
Two nights ago, while I was measuring and mixing punch ingredients for a baby shower, I started thinking about due dates. I’ll admit I got a little carried away because, before I knew it, I was categorizing due dates. How strange is that? Anyway, here’s what I came up with. See what you think!
Joyful due dates, like a baby’s due date, are the best! (That’s where I started.)
Those Tricky Report Card Comments!
Posted by Sharon M. Tresino on 19 Jan 2010 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation, Planning and Curriculum, Teachers and Teaching
Recently I took my golden retriever, Max, to a new kennel while I was out of town. It advertised all the luxuries of home—soft bedding, TVs tuned to animal shows, playtime, and special treats for snacktime. Although it cost more than I wanted to spend, I decided Max deserved a little extra TLC since I was going to be enjoying a vacation. When I picked him up, the kennel staff presented me with a report card for Max.
