Thankful For 3rd Graders

I am thankful for many things this time of the year and all year long.  One of the things I'm thankful for is my 3rd graders.  They are so special, a lot of magic still happens for them.  I get to be the lucky person that feeds into that wonder and magic in their lives.  They still believe in a lot of things, and I am thankful for that. 

They keep me on my toes, I'm always trying to find new ways to teach them.  They are also learning how to be a good friend and that is challenging at this age.  I love it when they come up with brilliant ideas I just couldn't wrap my head around.  They make me smile and laugh at the sweet and silly things they do and say.  I am thankful that I have kids who want to learn and are excited when they see growth from their hard work.  It makes me so proud of them!   They are amazing little people that I have the privilege to teach and spend time with everyday.  Don't get me wrong, things are not always smiles and fun and laughter.  We have our moments when they are having a bad day and I do everything I can, but am thankful when 2:25 rolls around. 

In the end, I am grateful that I have a wonderful class of little people who I am proud to call mine.

Social Media & Donor's Choose

I have had an amazing first week with my kids!  They are all so bright and eager to learn and it makes me excited to be their teacher.  I have big plans for them this year.  Every year brings on new ideas and challenges.  One of the new things I hoping to bring to them is some more flexible seating options.  I have made a Donor's Choose project for it that I want to get funded.  Here is the link in case your interested in learning more about our project.  Comfortable Seating=Engaged Learners

I also wanted to share our Facebook page with you.  You can find us by searching @marshall3rdgrade  Stop by and like our page!

Day 2 Down!

 First Day birthday graph and feeling chart!

The Instagram wall is all set up!

I am so excited for the first couple of days of school.  It feels so good to get new kids and teach them all of our routines and procedures.  It makes life as a teacher interesting and fun!  Never a dull moment. 

I'm Getting Excited!

It's eve of the beginning of school (for us teachers) and I always get very excited thinking about a new school year.  I have spent my summer spending time with my family and friends.  I am rested up and waiting patiently for the new school year to arrive.  I'm home now, seeing a bunch of smoke out my windows.  There is a fire close by and that is on my mind.  I have many things planned for the new school year and can't wait to meet up with my teacher friends tomorrow to get energized.  Here's to a wonderful year!!