Eight years ago today, I made my very first post on this blog. My sweet boy—the catalyst for 12raisins—was just under two months old. I had publicly declared that not only had I pushed a sweet little human out of my 4’11 frame, I was going to actualize my dream of becoming a published author. … Continue reading Full Circle: Eight Years Later ✨
Every morning and throughout the day, to check-in with my students I ask them, "How are your hearts?"
I finished another book today. And as this quote suggests, books have gotten me through some moments of darkness. 6 months of Covid-19 lockdown to be specific, and they continue to carry me through these strange times.
Great book. Lots of repetitive, rhyming fun. But, I missed the mark in terms of it being a HIT with my Grade 1/2's transition back-to-school. Maybe I'd been away from face-to-face teaching for too long. Maybe my students forgot how to play (highly unlikely). Likely, I 'temporarily' forgot what 5-7 year olds like.
“In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist. We must be anti-racist.” —Angela Davis, academic and political activist 7/25 🖤🤓 Which of these have you read or want to read? Tamla
I used to read A LOT...but somewhere along the way I lost my way. I stopped reading. During my maternity leave, around when my baby boy was about six months I picked up a book and started reading again. Once I got going, I couldn't stop.
12raisins 