The House

Big Houses
Little Houses
Houses in between
I have had them all
The best house is a happy house
That's because I share it with you!

Blooging about my Blogger Friends

My Kindergarten Teacher friend from The Chronicles of a Veteran Kindegarten
Teacher passed the tag onto me. Thanks for metioning my name on your blog and
highlightening me as a blogger friend.
Here are the rules:
1. Open your 1st photo folder
2. Scroll down to the 10th photo
3. Post the photo and tell the story behind it

Now it is my turn to tag
Below is a collection bloggers who show inspiration, talent, creativity, compassion, and writing talent. I enjoy them all!
Okay, blogger friends, start looking for pictures.
1. Margie, My longtime friend who has been through it all with me who writes beautiful poetry When the Heart Speaks
2. Wanda, My first blogger friend who makes me smile. Moments of Mine
3. Lorriane My beautiful jewlery making blogger friend Colors & Stuff
4. Lorriane My talented photographer blogger friend Photos& Stuff
5. Claudia The best recipe blogger friend Journey of an Italian Cook
6. Alyssa My Scrapbooking blogger friend Alyssa's Scrapes
7.Bernie My blogger friend who touches people's heart
8. Gail My thought provoking blogger friend Know Your "Its"
9. B Sparky My entertaining blog friend who sells Avon B Sparky
10. Niki my newest blogger friend Wool "n" Nuts.
Here's my story:
This is a picture(not the original, but looks exactly like) a cat I had in childhood named Buffy. My mother is not a lover of animals, but let us keep her because we promised to take care of her. One summer, when we went away to camp, She thought she was doing the right thing by letting someone else take care of Buffy under the condition that the cat would be returned at the end of the summer. These were people that we knew and they loved our little Buffy. At the end of the summer, we learned that the cat ran away. We were so sad! I never forgot that sweet kitty. When I met my husband, I was introduced to a Kitty who looked just like my Buffy.
Now I have Kitty who is the sweetest.

Looking

I have my ways
Of knowing what's up with you
Looking Looking
That's what I have done
It seems that all is well
Although some questions
I surely have
Perhaps someday
My questions will be answered
When you make a visit or a call

My Dad

I think of you often
Wishing you could have met him
You would have loved him
As much as I do
I wish I could tell you
He has the same qualities
That I always admired in you
I wish I could tell you
You share a very special day
The day you were born
Perhaps that is why
He reminds me of you
It has been said
He was sent to me by you
If that is true
Thank you, Dear Dad
For sending a Gem!

Wishing You Love

Oh! Where!
Oh! Where!
Are you now.
What is happenning in your world?
I wish you peace
I wish you laughter
I wish you love
I wish you all that I hold so dear.
I am hear!

For A Day

I am where I want to be
This grade is so special to me
Teaching this grade is where
I always wanted to be
First grade has always been my bag
I am resting on cloud nine
And feel all a glow
For today I am where I want to be
My dream has come true
I am a Kindergarten Teacher for the day!

First Year Of Teaching

VKT, at Chronicles of A Veteran Kindergarten Teacher
Writes about her experiences as a Kindergarten Teacher
Classroom Management is such an important part of teaching and
She suggested that I tell of my classroom management techniques.
So VKT, here we go. My first year of teaching, I taught at a charter
school which continues to have a very special place in my heart. (That
is my number 1, subbing place, I still know teachers that are still
there,although the administration has changed) I was so excited that year,
for my dream had come true, A teacher I had become. I thought I was so well
prepared, but little did I know that I lacked the skill of classroom order
and knowing how to manage positive classroom management.
I knew I needed HELP! So, I went to the aid of my co-worker, but she
didn't give me any positive feedback. I didn't know where to turn. But,
upon knowing that I was going to get a second change to be the best
teacher, I knew I could be. That summer, I took a classroom management class.
I learned 4 simple things.
1. The first 5 minutes of the very first day will determine your whole year.
2. Raising your hand and waiting for quiet works like a charm.
3. Have the children practice what is expected when the quiet sign goes up.
4. Practice the rules over and over until the children know the procedures.
I will never forget that first year of teaching. Since I knew how hard
it was for me that first year, I am willing to share what I learned and
what worked for me to all first year teachers.

Another One For You

I would climb to the top of a snowy mountain
Just to find out where you are
Run across a roaring brook
Just to catch a glimpse of you
Fly across the ocean wall
To sit down and talk to you
For I will make sure you know
With all my heart
You can hang your hat for awhile
Anytime at our house
For way down deep in my soul
What ever seems to be happenning
My open arms will always be waiting
For your presents to be known.

My Brother

Thank you dear brother
For being my friend
For always being there
With a helpful hand
A listening ear
And opinions shared
We have aways been able to speak
Nothing has changed
For our bond is here to stay
For we know we have each other
As her mind continues to drift farther away
Our thoughts and feelings were our own
Until the medical team confirmed our views
We must begin to accept what is, is
We can not change How
She will live out her final days.

For You

Sending you rainbows in the sky
A listening ear
Big hugs and smiles
And a heart full of love

A Substitute Teacher's Day

Standing in the room
Glancing all around
Children's work all on the walls
Teaching strategies and rules tell all
Of all the learning that is going on
While the chidren work side by side
As they eagerly raise their hands
To tell what they have learned
My minds starts to wander
As to how I would dearly
Love to have a classroom of my own again
Then, I start to think, What I am doing
fits perfectly
Coming in to teach for that day,
Just suits me fine.