Monthly Archives: May 2017

A Year in Kindergarten

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Paige Givens

It is August. I look around my classroom. The floors are clean and shiny, the crayons are perfectly in order, every toy and game piece and manipulative is in its place.  The chairs are pushed in, the computers are working, … Continue reading →

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When You’ve Got a Wrinkled Heart

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Paige Givens

I held up a perfect, red heart for my kindergarten kids to see. They ooh’ed and aah’ed in appreciation. “That’s beautiful, Mrs. Givens. I can’t even make one like that,” said the boy who proudly held the self-proclaimed Best Cutter Outer award. No one … Continue reading →

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Lean In…

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Paige Givens

This time of year, it can be tough for teachers. We are tired. We are frazzled. We are worn…and we have a LOT to do , while still trying to balance our classroom routine. Sometimes we get so busy doing … Continue reading →

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Thank You Mrs. Johnson

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Paige Givens

Fifth grade was the hardest year of my school experience. I struggled academically. I worried socially. I went on an emotional roller coaster daily. Until fifth grade, I had made good grades without really having to study too hard and … Continue reading →

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