Jennifer Wolfe's Blog, page 4
October 26, 2019
Believe In Yourself- And Teaching Kids To, Also
I’m a people watcher. I love to sit quietly and observe what’s going on around me, whether it’s in an airport, in line at the grocery store, on the beach or in my classroom. Today’s generation calls this stalking in some cases, but I call it being observant. Rarely do I say anything; mostly I just watch and listen – […]
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October 1, 2019
Frustrated With Fake Reading
I’ve watched one of my 7th grade boys fake reading for six weeks. Now, he won’t admit he’s fake reading. Not even close. He will admit, however, that he hates reading. Hates books. Always has. And nothing I can do will change that. Aah, 7th grade is so much fun sometimes. Every day we start class with ten minutes of […]
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September 11, 2019
I Taught Students Today – Not The Curriculum
“Mamawolfe, can I talk to you today?” he questioned as he walked through the doorway of our classroom. There’s a reason I make a herculean effort to greet kids when they come into class. I get a chance to SEE them. I look them in the eye, say their name, and do a quick ‘mom’ check – eyes, face, body […]
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September 2, 2019
First Day Back To Class: Kids, Teachers, and Moms
The first day back to class is always full of adrenaline, expectation and fun for me. I’m exhausted at the end of the week, but it’s a good kind of teacher tired. It reminds me that teaching is hard work – if you want to do it right. It’s the kind of fatigue that builds from beginning to create a […]
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August 25, 2019
As The Nest Empties…again
I've been counting on the ties that will tether us when there's nothing left but an empty nest.
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August 21, 2019
Top Careers To Consider If You’re Looking to Unleash Your Creativity
When you are thinking of changing your career path, it is always important to spend some time thinking about your own personality. The way that you carry yourself and the way you behave day to day do make a huge difference to what kind of role you are likely to succeed in, and it is something you will want to […]
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August 4, 2019
Three Calming Scenes To Evoke Relaxation
As teachers get ready for the school year, so many of us are working to incorporate SEL (social-emotional learning) into our classrooms. Calming images, scents and practices help our kids feel comfortable and relaxed, making learning easier. They say a picture tells a thousand words, but more than that a picture can evoke a spectrum of emotions. Over the years […]
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August 1, 2019
Top Tips For Keeping Your Children Safe In A Digital World
With the increasing digital presence in our world today, it’s normal for kids to be bought up around technology, and it’s most definitely a struggle and challenge for most modern parents. Kids want access earlier and earlier, and with the need to monitor their activity on the Internet while avoiding becoming overly protective and intrusive, it’s more important than ever […]
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July 26, 2019
Teachers Like To Picnic,Too!
Teachers earn their summer breaks. We work overtime for nine months, and earn the eight-ish weeks of break. And believe me, for most teachers the ‘break’ is not just spent relaxing by the pool, sleeping in late, or having a picnic on the beach. Many of us are as BUSY during the summer as we are during the school year […]
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July 19, 2019
A Taste of Twitter – Tweets To Think About: July 2019
I've created a spectacular PLN of thinkers, educators, creators, and do-ers online, specifically based on Twitter interactions. Check out my taste of #Twitter today! #learning #education #school #kids #learn #fun #love #motivation #children #english #teaching #teacher #student #students #success #study #training #art #knowledge #inspiration #science #instagram #coaching #reading #teachers #life #teachersofinstagram #growth #language
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