February 2012
76 posts
Awkward Teacher Moment: Explaining to students,...
This happens…all the time.
Unexpected Snow Day!
I am determined to be mildly productive.
I will:
Exercise
Clean
Go to Trader Joe’s
In my opinion, that is adequate work for a snow day that is also a FRIDAY, yall!
And I couldn’t decide which gif to use:
The Missouri Review: Princess Bride/ First Year... →
themissourireview:
via McSweeney’s Internet Tendency:
LINES FROM THE PRINCESS BRIDE THAT DOUBLE AS COMMENTS ON FRESHMAN COMPOSITION PAPERS.
BY JENNIFER SIMONSON
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“You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.”
“At a time like this that’s all you can think to…
Sometimes...when I think of all the stuff I need...
Great Collection of Anchor Charts for Workshop →
aintthatsumtin asked: Just wanted to ask...What are your thoughts on 'Race to the Top'? Just getting a teacher's perspective.
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I feel that if I had a houndstooth sweater vest my...
I think I’ll spend my afternoon looking for one.
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Right now I feel like I could eat an entire can of...
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teachmeteachyou asked: In regards to your latest fashionable teacher photo. I can easily find 10 things about you that are truly beautiful.
“I’m laughing so hard I can’t feel my heart!”
– Student
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Ugggghhhh....I don't want to make this keynote for...
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While I don't have a Valentine this year, I am not...
I encourage everybody to dedicate today to the people they love: romantically, or otherwise. And don’t forget to love yourself (figuratively. Actually, it’s valentine’s day, go nuts).
Also: Eat candy.
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I forgot to bring my "To-Grade" pile home...and...
“The surest way to corrupt a youth is to instruct him to hold in higher esteem...”
– Beyond Good and Evil, Nietzsche (via philphys)
Oof. I haven't exercised in like 2 weeks and...
Must. Stay. Consistent.
Student (handing me a bouncy ball: Here.
Me: Thanks! What's this for?
Student: I don't want you to be in a bad mood.
