This is a book review of Post-Partum: From Shattered to Sane by Lauren Cecora. I received this book at no cost in exchange for a fair, honest, and truthful review. All opinions expressed are my own. There are links to the product reviewed and the services provided by Lauren Cecora. I receive no compensation for […]
Why Grades Don't Matter in Elementary School
Let me tell you a secret: I’m a teacher who HATES giving final grades. I can see the smirks already. Yeah, right, she hates giving grades… Hear me out, though.
3 Reasons to Keep Your Sick Kid Home
Want to know why your sick kid should stay home? Here are 3 totally true reasons why:
About Those Must Have Gifts
Can we talk about those “must have” gifts for the holiday season? You know, the ones that EVERYONE HAS TO HAVE OR CHRISTMAS IS RUINED FOREVER!!!!!!!!! I would like to make a suggestion: please stop it with the crazy.
Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day!
Military Spouse: person married to a service member; doer of all the things: cooking, cleaning, childcare, pet care, emergency home repairs, waiting; superhero.You, yes you, are amazing. You do it all, sometimes gracefully and other times not so much. Occasionally, you need some help. But stuff gets done. You support your spouse, near or far, […]
Skip the Valentine's Day Candy, Please!
So, Valentine’s Day is this weekend. And if your child is part of the PK-5 set, chances are that there will be a class “celebration” on Friday. Can I make a plea? Skip the Valentine’s Day candy, please!
True Life: I'm an Inclusion Teacher
What does your day look like as an elementary school teacher? Does it look like mine? Please comment below and let me know! Check out the original post on TeachCow: ~Meg Check MilKids out on Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook! Subscribe to my email list for email updates and free printables!
Dear Parents: I Have 30 Kids to Teach
This is what it feels like when people complain about “small” things: a particular book, a seating arrangement, one problem on a homework assignment, or have too much/too little homework. Tell me what you think…
Why Black History Month Matters
Today marks the start of Black History Month. We have an awesome opportunity as teachers and parents to highlight the achievements of African Americans this month, and help teach our children that people are people, regardless of skin tone or ethnicity. In this world, we should NEVER miss an opportunity to teach acceptance and tolerance […]
A Teacher's New Year's Resolutions
However, first things first. It’s time for some New Year’s Resolutions, teacher style.
So, here are this teacher’s New Year’s Resolutions:
A Teacher's Christmas Wish List
This is what THIS teacher wants for Christmas. What’s on your list?
Teaching Peace
We need to start teaching peace. And we need to start now.
Just Stay Home!
Your kid: a)puked last night, b)puked this morning, c)had the runs in the last 24 hours, d)has pink eye, e)is running a fever over 100ºF, or f)has a serious case of the sniffles, a sore throat, or a crazy cough.
Gosh! Don’t they know they don’t have time to be sick! You’ve got stuff do to!
We need to talk about guns, America
The thing I am most tired of is the live shooter drill training. Every year that I have been a teacher, I have needed to gather my students into the most concealed corner of the classroom. I have had to choke down my own dread and my own tears of fear in order to comfort my students, my children, little boys and girls who should NOT have to think about safety at school in this way.
I Survived a Severe Food Allergy
Treat your precious child just like every other child. Don’t hover too much, don’t butt in too often. be watchful, but let your child be a child. They, and the money you won’t spend on therapy later in life, will thank you.
