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When You Thought I Wasn’t Listening

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Paige Givens

My oldest son Parker used to hang onto every word I’d say. Every. Single. Word. He and I would hang out for most of the day together and he’d always greet his Dad at the end of the day with, … Continue reading →

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Teachers, This Could Be YOUR Year

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Paige Givens

This could be your year. The one you’ve been waiting for. It could be the first year you have your own classroom. You’ve studied, observed, interviewed, waited, despaired with disappointment, interviewed some more, waited some more, worked another job that … Continue reading →

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In the Classroom: The Power of Routine

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Paige Givens

It was inevitable. My voice was leaving me slowly but surely. The crud that had been going around my classroom had made its way to me, and my voice was sounding more and more hoarse as a result. I knew … Continue reading →

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When People Are Mean

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Paige Givens

My youngest son Peyton is such a likeable little guy. He’s funny, intelligent, and social. He’s a wonderful wordsmith, if I do say so myself (I’m a little biased, of course). He loves sports, mostly talking about sports, and he says … Continue reading →

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The Part that You Don’t Want to Read Out Loud

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Paige Givens

Remember when you were in grade school and your teacher did the dreaded Popcorn Reading fiasco? The one that was supposed to be a “better practice” than Round Robin reading? Oh, the lovely basal readers. I can still remember the … Continue reading →

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When You Grew Up in a Small Church

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Paige Givens

First off, I love all kinds of churches. I have sung and spoken in a variety of churches across the board. Large ones, lively ones, quiet ones, and tiny ones. I’ve sung in churches with the coolest sound and light … 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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Oh, The Questions They Will Ask!

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Paige Givens

Five and six-year-olds are good at many, many things. I mean, just think about it–they go so quickly from not even knowing how to write their names to actually reading and writing stories! The amount of knowledge that they soak … Continue reading →

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I Saw the Cross of Jesus

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Paige Givens

I saw the cross of Jesus, when burdened with my sin; I sought the cross of Jesus, to give me peace within; I brought my soul to Jesus, He cleansed it in His blood; And in the cross of Jesus … Continue reading →

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