Ruth Ayres has a link-up on Saturdays where people link to posts that are celebrations about their week. I love this reminder to celebrate life.
One: A girl who hasn't been much of a reader is starting to rip through books. She took When Life Gives You O.J. today. :)
Two: Our district equity team (that I belong to) put together a staff development activity devoted to learning about Culturally Responsive Practices. We had a keynote speaker and breakout sessions. My principal an EL teacher and myself lead a session together. I have a very difficult time speaking in front of adults so it was a challenge. It was a great day of sharing and learning. I think that we're on a positive path.
Three: I am getting to go to an EdCamp in Madison today and will also get to see my son. Yay!
Four: This week I got to share Deep in the Sahara, The Swirling Hijaab, and Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns with my primary students. We learned together about how people practice their faith.
Five: The 5th grade tech crew again wowed me with their excitement for creating video announcements.
Six: My daughter and I had a fantastic time working together on a huge Lego set (the Tower of Orthanc from The Lord of the Rings).
It was an excellent week and I am so glad this post encourages me to look back for the special moments.
One: A girl who hasn't been much of a reader is starting to rip through books. She took When Life Gives You O.J. today. :)
Two: Our district equity team (that I belong to) put together a staff development activity devoted to learning about Culturally Responsive Practices. We had a keynote speaker and breakout sessions. My principal an EL teacher and myself lead a session together. I have a very difficult time speaking in front of adults so it was a challenge. It was a great day of sharing and learning. I think that we're on a positive path.
Three: I am getting to go to an EdCamp in Madison today and will also get to see my son. Yay!
Four: This week I got to share Deep in the Sahara, The Swirling Hijaab, and Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns with my primary students. We learned together about how people practice their faith.
Five: The 5th grade tech crew again wowed me with their excitement for creating video announcements.
Six: My daughter and I had a fantastic time working together on a huge Lego set (the Tower of Orthanc from The Lord of the Rings).
It was an excellent week and I am so glad this post encourages me to look back for the special moments.
Your post is a sure reminder that the little (or at least seemingly little) things in life give us SO much joy. Congratulations on the emerging reader. It is ALWAYS a miracle when the long awaited book brings out the reader inside!
ReplyDeleteI loved her smile as she checked out another book. :)
DeleteYay for the reluctant reader discovering the joys of reading! I'd love to see a picture of that Lego creation. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'll post one soon!
DeleteBuilding with Legos! Wwe spent many a snowy winter building various sets of the Harry Potter Legos...such fun!
ReplyDeleteIt is a perfect winter activity.
DeleteSo excited for your reluctant reader! When Life Gives You OJ is a great book!
ReplyDeleteYes! I still need to read Aces Wild. I loved that grandpa.
DeleteDouble yay for Edcamp and seeing your son! Nothing brings mom and daughter closer together like a big Lego set!
ReplyDeleteYes! We have never done the Lego thing before. So glad we finally did.
DeleteLovely celebrations. It is quite amazing when a reluctant reader suddenly feels the power of books and begins devouring!
ReplyDeleteI hope it's the beginning of a wonderful friendship.
DeleteI hope you enjoyed the edcamp. I wanted to go to that one, but knew I would be in Key West the weekend before and it would be a little much to travel to Madison this weekend too. I love the energy that happens at edcamps.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great time of learning. :)
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