Sweet summertime... Time for relaxation, regeneration for the beginning of the school year, and... professional development! This summer I was fortunate enough to attend the KOSMOS Energy Stem Teacher Institute at the Perot Museum of Nature & Science for a second year. For anyone who ... read more
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For the past 7 years A has always been for apple.
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I’ve been blessed to teach Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade at some amazing schools here in DFW over that time period.
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Teaching is in my blood and it’s who I am. That’s what makes this post bittersweet.
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Our greatest blessing, Ace, is my number one priority right now and we are so fortunate that I will be able to stay home with him this year.
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This year, A will stand for All Mine.
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As hard as it is to not be prepping my own classroom right now for BTS, and believe me I’ve shared more than a tear or two thinking about not having my own classroom this year. I know that having this time with our guy is something I can never get back.
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No I’m not leaving teaching forever. And yes I will still be sharing teaching ideas, freebies, resources, planners and will continue to be here for teachers around the world. The Teaching Texan isn’t going anywhere.
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So here’s to a new adventure this year! And here’s to what the future holds when I head back to the classroom!
How do you handle defiant behavior in the classroom?
Classroom Strategies for Defiant Behavior - Social Emotional Workshop
Strategies for defiant behavior that support positive behavior, develop teacher-student relationships, and minimize escalating situations.