Author Archives: Sarah

I’m Back with an Announcement!

From Sarah over on Confessions. It’s been quiet around here… can you hear the crickets chirping?From my last post, you know that I’d been having a hard year. Well it turns out that something else was in play besides just … Continue reading

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Please Excuse

From Sarah over on Confessions. So….. it's been kinda quiet around these parts for a while.   I've been having a hard time in the classroom this year – I feel like my passion for teaching is dwindling. I do the best I … Continue reading

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Those people I’m related to

From Sarah over on Confessions. My whole family (parents and siblings) were all together for Thanksgiving – it was the first time in THREE YEARS we were all in the same place!!Here are some highlights:Going out for gingerbread ice cream … Continue reading

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Turkeytastrophe

From Sarah over on Confessions. Hello friends, I'm back from a week off from blogging. I had a fabulous Thanksgiving and I'm looking forward to sharing more about it later in the week, but for now I'd like to pick … Continue reading

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My little turkeys

From Sarah over on Confessions. We are in full turkey mode here at school. And I love it! Doing seasonal stuff with my kindergartners and first graders is such a welcome break from our regularly scheduled programming.We’ve read My First Thanksgiving and I’m … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving with Kids

From Sarah over on Confessions. I’ve been surfing around on Pinterest and came across so many fun ideas for Thanksgiving with kids!So I thought I’d share my favorites:Thanksgiving Placemat (via)Fun snacks (via)Printable kids activities (via)Thanksgiving Skit (via)Turkey Craft (via)Fun Kids … Continue reading

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that final sound is kinda important

From Sarah over on Confessions. Last week, I was reading aloud The Stubborn Pumpkin to my first graders. In the story, a farmer tries to pull a stubborn pumpkin off the vine. He enlists the help of many people and … Continue reading

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Cue the picture taking

From Sarah over on Confessions. All week, the kindergartners have been practicing in the auditorium for the Thanksgiving Program. I’ve been there to help and assist (I’m so glad I’m not in charge of this thing!).Let me tell you, it … Continue reading

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When Kids are blunt

From Sarah over on Confessions. More than anyone, kids tell it like it is.Are you sporting a big angry zit today? You can be sure one of your students will ask you what “that big red thing” is on your … Continue reading

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A Hopeful Monday

From Sarah over on Confessions. Friday was an easier day, partly because:1. Marta punched me in the face on Thursday and was suspended on Friday.2. My colleagues cheered me up with fresh flowers and a Starbucks gift card (!!)I’m hoping today … Continue reading

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