When I sat in the Christmas holidays, I knew that remote teaching was going to be a possibility. I knew that there was going to be the chance this this would happen.. and here we are! I'm teaching from home. Spring 1 has thrown me into a barrage of learning new things, adapting plans and … Continue reading Remote Learning reflections (so far)
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20 wins for 2020
Let's be honest... 2020 sucked. Like almost entirely sucked. However, I feel like I can't leave 2020 as 'the shittiest year ever' without looking for some wins. So here are my 20 personal wins for 2020. Books We all know that books were going to be my biggest win of 2020. This wouldn't be me … Continue reading 20 wins for 2020
Happy times!
Reading a whole book in 2 sittings when you've been unable to concentrate on a book in ages. Christmas presents in the post. Wrapping (despite the fact I hate it) well co-ordinated presents. Watching Drag Race and cutting out. Voices of Fire. Being able to use something time and time again because it works. Watching … Continue reading Happy times!
Happy things…
I used to regularly do happy things posts, but 2020 happened and I stopped reflecting on the things that make me smile and keep me going. (I've just looked and the last time I did one of these posts was in May... so yeah, a WHILE!) Today then, I am bringing back the happy post! … Continue reading Happy things…
A month in the life of me… June edition
June was a month of mixed emotions... I went back to work at the start of June and that's been a whole load of getting used to. New routines. New roles. A new way of working. A new way of thinking. A whole load of newness wrapped in the delight of being back at work. … Continue reading A month in the life of me… June edition
A month in the life of me… May edition!
May was another bizarre-o month. It was being a teacher from afar. Replying to emails from children. Smiling at their lovely comments. Setting pieces of work remotely. Watching TTR tournaments. Beaming at some of the scores. Commenting on homework. Working through reports. Going into school for a meeting. Seeing my classroom all set up for … Continue reading A month in the life of me… May edition!
A month in the life of me… April edition!
April was one of the strangest months I think I've ever lived. I think it's been one of the strangest months for everyone. But there were lots of things to smile about in April! Creative. Using my teacher brain to create resources to share with others. Blogging for my kids. Setting challenges. Being creative to … Continue reading A month in the life of me… April edition!
What’s keeping you going?
Hello! So here we go: week 3 of lockdown. As I write this, we haven't had any updates on how long lockdown will be lasting, but I don't see it being over any time soon, and I certainly don't think my life will be going back to normal any time soon. I have days when … Continue reading What’s keeping you going?
A month in the life of me… March edition.
MY GOD. MARCH WAS A MONTH. March was like a YEAR in a month. A lot happened in March. March was... Tiring. Tough. A lot of uncertainty. Busy. Proud. Ever changing. Scrutiny. Feeling a little bit lost. Loving my job. Doing things that I know I'm good at. Having answers to lots of questions. Not … Continue reading A month in the life of me… March edition.
A month in the life of me… February edition!
[see January's month in the life of post here] February was... Proud. Tough. Fun. Hard. Tiring. Relaxing. Breakfast-filled. Half term-y. Questioning myself. Worrying. Persevering. Wondering what's next. Filled with new opportunities. Laughter. Tears. Book post piles. Messages to my people. Memes sent back and forth. Book buying. Book reading. Event planning. Twiglet dates. Scones and … Continue reading A month in the life of me… February edition!
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