So, my daughter had lost something valuable to her. I couldn’t find it; I believe someone else took it. My heart was hurting because she was sad…… Read more “Raising girls or Letting them grow up”
Tag: Teacher Tuesdays
The Danger in Defiance & Disrespect, part 1
As someone one who has made it my mission to make muddy waters clear for students and teachers alike, I am forever looking for ways to make…… Read more “The Danger in Defiance & Disrespect, part 1”
Teacher tired, a redux
Perks of teaching self contained: you’re with the same students all day. Drawbacks of teaching self contained: you’re with the same students all day. Teacher Struggles In…… Read more “Teacher tired, a redux”
Kindness, Clarity, and Encouragement – #75
PSA.Babies immune systems do NOT GET STRONGER because of you being in they face. Y’all could kill a baby like this. Stuff like a COMMON COLD, COVID,… Read more "Kindness, Clarity, and Encouragement – #75"
When lockdowns happen at schools
Yesterday, we had an actual lockdown. Not a drill—lockdown. What does this mean? It means that my entire class of students sat on the floor waiting for…… Read more “When lockdowns happen at schools”
Restoration Threads — What NOT to do for opening activities (a lesson in equity/inclusion)
As teachers start the school year, I want to just share this reminder that popped up in my feed. Restoration Threads (a now closed nonprofit—visit their still…… Read more “Restoration Threads — What NOT to do for opening activities (a lesson in equity/inclusion)”
Kindness, Clarity, and Encouragement – #46
Be a hero! ❤️ Blessed school year, my colleagues. more later!
Kindness, Clarity, & Encouragement #41
Don’t allow the enemy to scramble your words or the words of others today. Robert Frost Most times? We are saying the same thing a different way,…… Read more “Kindness, Clarity, & Encouragement #41”
Parents: Let kids be kids
Word of truth: the world is plenty adept at taking the childhood of young black and brown children away, making them grow up before their time. Don’t…… Read more “Parents: Let kids be kids”
Skill versus Will: How Lack of Discipline Mimics Disobedience
Being undisciplined is often interpreted as disobedience. One is a lack of action; the other is a lack of submission of your will.Bishop Dale C. Bronner My…… Read more “Skill versus Will: How Lack of Discipline Mimics Disobedience”
Kisha Creates 