Saturday, January 25, 2014

Celebrate this Week

Discover. Play. Build.

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.


14 comments:

  1. 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!

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    1. I loved her smile as she checked out another book. :)

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  2. Yay for the reluctant reader discovering the joys of reading! I'd love to see a picture of that Lego creation. :-)

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  3. Building with Legos! Wwe spent many a snowy winter building various sets of the Harry Potter Legos...such fun!

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  4. So excited for your reluctant reader! When Life Gives You OJ is a great book!

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    1. Yes! I still need to read Aces Wild. I loved that grandpa.

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  5. Double yay for Edcamp and seeing your son! Nothing brings mom and daughter closer together like a big Lego set!

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    1. Yes! We have never done the Lego thing before. So glad we finally did.

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  6. Lovely celebrations. It is quite amazing when a reluctant reader suddenly feels the power of books and begins devouring!

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    1. I hope it's the beginning of a wonderful friendship.

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  7. I 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.

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