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Who Holds the Power?
Maybe you already knew this, but 5th graders can be quite full of drama. Some of it is hilarious. Like the time one of my students was overheard at lunch time telling another student that she just felt like doing something insanely crazy sometimes. Like really crazy. Totally out of control. Something like taking a… Continue reading
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Insights
I don’t consider myself an overly excitable person. But you should have seen me squealing in the classroom the other morning in worship. People, one of my fifth graders had this epiphany and embraced this irony that never even crossed my mind until I was in my 30s. Late 30s, probably. I’m going to call… Continue reading
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Heavy
That’s what I’ve been feeling this week. The end of a school year is always chaotic and stressful. This year more-so than others for various reasons. And of course my kids and I are still in many way adjusting to life with just the five of us at home. It’s going well, but especially with… Continue reading
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He Cares
She walked in and I immediately knew something was up. She’s always bubbly and her smile lights up the room. But not this morning. I wasn’t sure what was off, but something was. I made a mental note to check in with her later, and continued welcoming students and getting our morning routine underway. It… Continue reading
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Things Heard in Class
Fifth grade can be a whole lot of fun – especially when I hear them talking. They’re old enough to make sense, but not always aware or educated enough to make sense in light of reality. They’re young enough to dream crazy and to still have very sincere questions about things that us older folk… Continue reading
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The Waiting Walk 