Tag Archives: Notes from the teacher’s desk

Herding Cattle

Posted on 10/02/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

As a girl from Kansas,  I finally had the pleasure of attending a performance of Wicked at the Fox Theater in Atlanta.  The experience (besides the obvious….wonderful musical, stunning theater and great companionship) left me with cow thoughts. Intermission……… We quickly head down … Continue reading →

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Got Milk?

Posted on 09/11/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

A few years back, my friend Edvique, started collecting Got Milk? ads.  I don’t know if her initial reason behind the idea was to encourage one of her children to drink milk but whatever the reason, they ended up with … Continue reading →

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The Soapbox Speech

Posted on 08/16/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

Ok, where is it?  My soapbox, the  high one, where is it?  It is time for my annual soapbox speech and I need to be prepared! The new school year is about to begin.  Back to School Night is here. … Continue reading →

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Brain Overload

Posted on 07/27/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

Do you ever have times when you have been given so much information, been asked so many questions and been given so many tasks to accomplish that your brain is just a scrambled mess and you just can’t think anymore? … Continue reading →

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EarthKeeping 101

Posted on 04/19/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

This week I will teach my class how to help keep the earth healthy.  Not surprised?  Of course you aren’t ……Friday is Earth Day.  It hit me last weekend… Earth Day is next week…..don’t forget to get out the Earth … Continue reading →

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Absolutely Lucy

Posted on 03/27/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

I met Lucy shortly after I was asked to foster her while her rescuer was out of town.  She was a stray that had been hanging around our school for about 4 years.  No collar, scared of people and a … Continue reading →

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Sneaky Leprechauns

Posted on 03/12/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

There are two reasons I like Saint Patrick’s Day.  I was a huge fan of “The Borrowers” growing up and Leprechauns fit nicely with my visions of magical, little people.  The other reason is because it is one of those … Continue reading →

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Mardi Gras!

Posted on 03/05/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

In the 22 years I have lived in the south I have discovered Southerns love 3 things.  They love the beach, SEC football and Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is a carnival celebration for the two weeks before and through Fat … Continue reading →

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Listen to the Teacher

Posted on 02/27/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

My son has almost the same birthdate as my daughter, minus 24 hours and 6 minutes.  Even though they are 4 years apart in age, they are 5 years apart in school.  She was the newly 5 year old when … Continue reading →

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Brush Your Teeth, Mr. President

Posted on 02/18/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

A couple of weeks ago I made the decision to spread out one week’s worth of work over a week and a half.  Valentine’s Day was on Monday, our busiest day with enrichments and next week is only 3 days because of … Continue reading →

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