So I woke (for work—insert feeling sorry for me here) and I found that I had a message at my teachers notebook store. I always freak when I get those because my first thought is that something is messed up in one of my lessons or units. Well I was surprised to find this amazing note waiting for me! (She said I could share it)
truly are a teacher’s life saver. Last week my school announced that
they would be closing for two weeks due to a bombing ..….that
occurred here and we needed to send home work with our students for
those two weeks. Although I was shook to the core from the bombs (one of
them was down the street), I had to put my mind to work on the packets.
So, I quickly bought your Pet Pack bundle and March centers so that I
could send home the daily language and math papers from the bundle and
begin preparing for March with your math centers. Some of my students
saw the different papers in your bundle (the ones with the cats and dogs
for writing) and asked if they could have those in their “school at
home” packet. I had to tell them “No, we need some lovely things to do
when we return.” So I know that they are waiting for those papers. 🙂
Once again, thank you for sharing your creativity and love of teaching
with all of us, you always brighten my day with your stories.”
We continued to talk and it turns out she teaches in Syria. Ya’ll that’s incredible. Amazing. Unreal to me. A teacher in Syria is teaching my stuff. And your stuff. And I could not love this blogging community anymore. I hope you will pray with me for this teacher (originally from Ohio) and her students and all of their families. I have already sent her some more stuff. I will keep you up to date on her if I hear more info.
So here is a pic I snapped tonight. It’s a typical school night here….Check out my laminating! With all the cutting I will be doing, it’s gonna be hard to concentrate on the terrible outfits Ben wears tonight….I shall overcome.
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| laminated march centers, Baby girl doing homework, genius son on computer… |
Also I just wanted to let ya know you
can enter the giveaway for one more day. Tomorrow at bedtime I am
going to pull the plug on this baby. A lot of you are feeling lucky!!!
yay! Also Hadar told me no one would love me enter
my giveaway if I didn’t take off the word verification thingy. But I
have always had it off. And I double checked and it is still set to
anyone…So I am not sure what is going on?!!! Tho Thorry!
Fall Centers and Printables
Daily Warm Ups for Math and Language!
Creating Classroom Culture for the New School Year
Tell Me More!
Lol that's a lot of cutting to do! Those verification words are beastly, especially with 2 to do now.
Journey of a Substitute Teacher
oh, we would still enter- we would just give you a bunch of crap if the word thing is still there! (giggle, giggle,smirk):)
Staci
Going Nutty!
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Happy cutting girl:) Tho thorry you had to work today:( I'm going back tomorrow to stress….got a phone call from my student teacher…she is being observed tomorrow!!!! Nothing like a last minute notice!!!! Wow!
I'll be praying for that teacher. Bless her and you for helping her out:)
Hugs!
4th Grade Frolics
oh my gosh, that message is just incredible. I can't even imagine what it is like for that teacher and her students. It is so moving! I sometimes get overwhelmed by this little blogging world…it's amazing what can happen.
On a lighter note, don't hurt your hand tonight! I hate that numbing scissor hand thing that happens from too much cutting!!
Kristen
That message is awesome! So moving! I'll definitely keep her in my thoughts!
Adventures of a Third Grade Teacher
What an incredible message to get. It is wonderful that you are helping her.
– Lisa
a teachers bag of tricks
I could not even imagine! That is amazing. I will be praying for her and her students!
Laura
Kinder Kraziness
haha!! That's what it looks like over here…well, the laminating, not genius kids…yet! ha!
laminating seuss stuff…gotta get ready to go back in a week! yikes! then I gotta worry about the rest of march! ha!
♥ Jen
The Teachers' Cauldron
Reagan,
You are such a special person. I love the note as a reminder of the difference you are making in the teaching world. Never underestimate your skills! Get your kids to help with all that cutting!
Love, Fran
Reagan,
I am stunned by the note from the teacher in Syria. Thank you for sharing it and reminding all of us that we are indeed part of a global community. I feel humbled when I think about the things I complain about because none of them compare to dealing with bombings. I am trying to imagine how you go about making children feel safe, when a bombing has occurred down the street. I am truly in awe of what the teachers in that area are dealing with and their ability to cope. Please let that teacher know that so many of us are now praying for her and for her students. If there is a way for us to help, please let us know.
Camille
An Open Door
Awww Reagan,
I love hearing stories like that. It really makes you look at your own teaching environment in a different light! Thank you for posting such a great story!
☺ Tanya
First Grade is Fantabulous!
Pretty amazing!
Jennifer
First Grade Blue Skies
How exciting! Hold on to that thing and pull it out when you need a lift! Thanks for sharing!
Laura
Peace, Love, and First Grade
That is incredible! Congrats to you! And so thoughtful to send her lots of extra things. That will mean the world to her.
Melanie
First Grade Brain Sprinkles
What a great note! And well stated because we ALL love your stuff!!! THANK YOU!!! 🙂
Wow – that's a great piece of feedback! I freak out, too. It bothers me because I'm terrified I charged them for a faulty product!!
Buzzing with Ms. B
What an amazing email! That is one that when you are having a bad day, you open it up and read it over and over.
Jodi
fun-in-first.blogspot.com
That is so exciting! Thanks for sharing with us! 🙂
Cheryl
Crayons and Curls
What an amazing story! Gives me chills! How awesome!
☼Kate
To The Square Inch
YOU ARE AWESOME… that note was perfect for me… I am sitting here thinking I HATE DISTRICT TESTING and that poor teacher is dodging bombs… put me in my place for sure!!!! thanks for sharing that!!! I needed it!!! and I will say a prayer for sure!!!
That is amazing! I can't imagine.
I'm editing this because it IS asking me to prove I am not a robot.
A Teeny Tiny Teacher
I am not surprised that you have followers from around the world — you have great ideas! I even had someone from Australia comment on my little blog once — I love "collaborating" with teachers far away!!
Wonderfully incredible. Such a small world.
*BTW… it's making me prove I'm not a robot, too. Seriously, do robots talk as much as I do? I think not!!!
❤ Dragonflies in First ❤
It happend to my too from someone in Lebanon a few month ago! Such a great feeling!!!
That is some MASSIVE lamination!!! I usually get my students to cut up all my laminations {one of the few perks teaching middle school} I've been meaning to write you about those awful verification words!
Great giveaway!!!! hope I win!!!
❤ Mor Zrihen from…
A Teacher's Treasure
Teaching Treasures Shop
Oh my goodness…don't you feel awesome?!? It's not surprising to me – but definitely awe-inspiring!!!!!!
Rock it out, girlie, rock it out!
Holly
Crisscross Applesauce in First Grade