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How I Survive the Last Week of School
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Hey friend, We officially made it to the final stretch of the school year! If your classroom feels a little louder, your students feel extra emotional, and you’re trying to finish report cards while keeping everyone engaged… you are definitely not alone. In this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing how I personally survive the last week of school in first grade without completely throwing out our routines and structure. Inside the episode, I talk about: One thing I’ve learned over the years is this: The last week of school does not have to be a giant party every minute of the day to still be meaningful and memorable. Sometimes students simply need calm, consistency, connection, and a teacher who is still showing up with love and patience. 🎧 Listen to the podcast here: I also mentioned the memory book I use during our reading and writing block at the end of the year. You can grab it here: Just for you I am offering it at $1.00 this week only!! It is normally a $4 product! Because...thank you for following, listening, and just being there with me on this crazy first grade journey! ❤️ Before I go, I want to leave you with the verse I shared in the episode: “Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof.” At the beginning of the year, we had hope. But at the end of the year, we get to see the growth. And that matters. Praying you finish this school year with grace, peace, and joy. 🙏🏼 |
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