Monday, February 11, 2008

Birthday!

Fun Happy Birthday flowers from my dear sister, Rachel! :)
Twenty-eight years of life. Having a birthday so close to January causes me to do more of the New Year's resolution thing at this point in year. Another year gone... How was my time used well? Where did I waste this precious time? How can I improve for the upcoming year of life? What is in store for this year? Well, dear reader, the answers to these questions I will not place here.
Recently, I heard someone ask this question aloud in innocence. Should everything in my life be questioned? Through the help of wonderful friends, I have found the value of questioning. So I'm sure that this next year will be full of questions and peeling of layers. For those of you who are C.S. Lewis fans, I pray that this year God, in His almighty wisdom, will help me by taking His hand, like that of Aslan's claw, and tear away those layers that I cannot on my own. It may be ouchy, but I'm willing to do whatever it takes! I pray that this year will be full of growth and development in my relationship with Jesus. For this is truely all that matters! :)
Jo


Friday, February 8, 2008

Classroom Decorations

Welcome to my First Grade Classroom!
We are studying the U.S. Presidents. We are singing them in order! My boys and girls are really excited!

Writer's Workshop is an individualized approach to the teaching of writing. I give mini-lessons about various types of writing, styles, and conventions. The students simply move their clothes pin to my name if they need to confer with me. They have published some really great books! I'm so proud of my kiddos!


Snow day!

One week ago we had a snow day! A world of pure white. Beautiful!

Thursday, February 7, 2008

To brighten your day!


Look, Teacher! New glasses!