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Everyone Falls

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Paige Givens

“You haven’t ridden your bike in weeks.” “I’m no good at riding my bike. I keep falling off.” My son’s big brown eyes asked me to let it go, to not make him try again. “But everybody falls. You’re not … Continue reading →

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Our Classroom Door

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Paige Givens

I am not a decorator. I repeat, I am not a decorator! Any good-looking thing in my house is credited to my sisters, who tell me where to put things and how to arrange. Because I am not a decorator. … Continue reading →

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In the Midst of the Storm, a Song: Connie’s Story

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Paige Givens

This was written by my wonderful, beautiful friend, Connie Sullivan, who felt the presence of our Father in the midst of her storm.  By Connie Sullivan… For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy … Continue reading →

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7 More Weeks

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Paige Givens

The hallway is quiet. The teacher unlocks her classroom door and thinks to herself… 7 more weeks. I can do this. I can! There is so much left to get to. I’m going to have to make every minute count. … Continue reading →

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100 Books A Month

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Paige Givens

Would it be possible to read 100 books in a whole month? Can you read too many books to a class? As December was approaching, I was thinking about my reading instruction, especially in the area of comprehension. I was … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Treasure-A Christmas Song

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Paige Givens

When I was younger, I heard the Christmas story over and over again until it became just that to me…a story from a glossy book, with picture-perfect characters. But it’s more than a story! It’s history, it’s now, it’s our … Continue reading →

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A Thankful Teacher

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Paige Givens

Teaching is a joy. It’s a privilege that some take for granted, and others long for. Teaching is hard. There are days when you give and give and give while it seems as if the ones you are giving to … Continue reading →

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Dear Weary Teacher

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Paige Givens

Dear Weary Teacher, I know it’s only September, and I also know that you are tired. Beat. Worn down. And it’s only September. I know that you are overwhelmed. Stressed. Frazzled. And it’s only September. I know that you are … Continue reading →

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Running Back to the Ark

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Paige Givens

The drop hit him on the nose first. He looked up, squinted into the sky. The air smelled like rain. Another drop, then another. Soon the sound of pattering rain filled his ears as the air around him danced with … Continue reading →

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The Least Likely One

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Paige Givens

I may have been the least likely one from my first grade class to become a teacher. I was probably the least likely one to sing in front of large crowds, and especially to speak at churches and teacher conferences. … Continue reading →

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