Wow...I think I might have finally figured out how to do this.
I am off today and I am LISTENING to the rain outside as I pay bills, catch up on the DVR and just relax. There is a large bag of papers to grade, but I think I will save them for tomorrow.
I am LOVING that I have a lot of days off in October. I teach at a Hebrew Day School (more info in my blog). There are a ton of Jewish holidays in the coming weeks and I have lots of days off!
I am THINKING about the snacks I need to get ready for my daughter's volleyball team. I bought cute cups that say "Volleyball Rocks." I am trying to think of cool things to put inside and how I want to wrap them.
I am WANTING a date night with my husband. Work, kids, and running to a million activities has made this hard. I can't remember that last time we did something other than grocery shop or wait in a parking lot for a kid to finish practice. I am dedicated to finding a day this weekend to make this happen.
I am NEEDING to finish my benchmark assessments for my third and fourth graders.
TREAT of course! But I now realize that it should have been trick if I am not sharing a product. Wish I had some cool product to share, but I am new to the blogging/social media/product creation world. I wrote treat since my brain went straight to Halloween candy when I saw the option of trick or treat. How can you resist the small fun size packages? After an hour of figuring out how to save the picture, I didn't want to go back and change it to trick (Should have read directions sooner and paid attention). So....it is a small trick but it is keeping me sane at the the end of the day in third grade. I have a cup full of smelly markers. When we are filling out the planners I remind students that I am looking for the person who is being quiet, organizing their papers, and cleaning up their work area to pick the marker of the day for me to initial planners. I don't know what it is about smelly markers and being the one who has total control on the smell of the day, but it is working wonders!
Hi, love your blog colors - very happy colors!
ReplyDeleteLike you, I am in desperate need of a date alone with my hubby! The good news is that after 12 years he will be working during the day, like a "normal" person LOL! and we'll see each other more!
Happy fall!
Janice
www.prekpartner.com
Hi Sharon!
ReplyDeleteI love how bright your blog is and welcome to the world of blogging…and all other social media outlets! It may seem overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang to it it's a blast! One of my favorite snacks to have during volleyball was homemade chex mix! That stuff was delicious!
Happy fall!
Megan
Hi Sharon! What a lovely blog you have got going! Yes it definitely is a small world! How interesting that you teach at a Hebrew School. Great you have some holidays to look forward to amongst your busy life! I love wee easy tricks that the children love and when it's such an easy thing for you to do. Must try that with the scented pens! Hope you get that date night with hubby! :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE smelly markers for the kids! I feel you on the date night thing. My husband has been working lots and we need an evening… I booked a fancy restaurant for our anniversary this month (out of our price range, but we deserve it)…looks like we'll have to wait it out just a little longer. We actually have NO scheduled activities today, so we're headed out to the pumpkin farm. AND LOL on not following directions! I just replied to two other blogs and they didn't follow directions either. So funny, us teachers.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your Sunday!
Carrie
I am totally stealing your idea of using smelly markers as an incentive to quietly/efficiently get ready to go home! What a great idea! Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteMichele