Hilary Statum
Have you ever taught your students about the presidential election? My kids had the best time learning about inauguration day and how to vote while working on essential writing skills. When Donald Trump was elected, we really loved learning about Inauguration Day! I know that there are many differing opinions about our most recent Presidential… Read More
This easy gingerbread play dough recipe is the best and perfect to whip up to use in your home or classroom because there is no heat required! It has the perfect consistency and makes the whole house smell so good! Aniston is obsessed with Play-Doh at the moment. We’ve had plenty of fun with a few of the kits you… Read More
This adorable freebie created to pair with The Missing Mitten Mystery written by Steven Kellogg will keep primary students engaged while practicing essential writing skills! Young children love working on writing while trying to solve the mystery! Update! Guess what? The post below was written BEFORE I created this FREEBIE that includes mittens and writing templates that you… Read More
This 2 ingredient super simple moon dough / moon sand recipe will definitely be a hit with your kids! Today I’m showing you how to make it using flour and baby oil to create a mixture that can best be described as a fun cross between play dough and sand! I love planning hands-on activities for Aniston. Several… Read More
Those rhododendrons look so pretty framing the girls’ playhouse! 🌸Are you interested in seeing their playhouse up close? I can share how we transformed a store bought one into the perfect one for us if so!
Grabbed the 🎓 from school to take Aniston’s pictures.
We made it! Some people suggested I shouldn’t have her in my classroom. I have never regretted it for a second.
That does not mean it was all 🦋s and 🌈s! I was used to getting to work early for some quiet time before the rush of 5 year olds. Not anymore! It was a huge job to even get to work a few minutes early.
She tested me too. There were times I had to ask my husband to talk to her because of “the teacher’s” not too good report.
She is strong willed and didn’t always want to listen. During an observation this year, my administrator wrote, “One student dominating attention. Teacher handled it.” 🤣That was my Aniston! She could be whiny and a tad rebellious.
BUT she could also be helpful, compassionate, and an obvious leader in the classroom. She was excited about every new unit and the first to take a shy student under her wing.
The chance to spend a school year (or 131 days of the 180 day year🤪) teaching my daughter was so special for both of us.
My favorite thing was seeing her develop friendships with her classmates but it has been such a blessing to be right beside her through so many 💡 moments.
I have always been torn whether I should stay at home or be with my students and this was a wonderful opportunity to fulfill 2 of my most treasured roles.
So would you or wouldn’t you try this? Not all districts allow it. I am thankful to work for one that trusts my decision and already looking forward to having her little sister in 2021!❤️
$1 deal for Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉This is an editable 127 page resource! Hurry!
So much fun surprising students with pinwheels in their yards! They are from the Dollar Tree! 🙌🏽
