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Mrs. Bartel's School Family: Real Talk
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Thursday, August 13, 2015. As some of my Periscope friends will say. This is going to be Real. The straight truth, as I see it. I've been having trouble getting excited about the new school year. Yes, eager, but excited has not been my most common feeling. And as I reflect on today, the range of emotions is exhausting. Delighted in the morning to get the last few items crossed off my list to be ready for Meet the Teacher. Nervous in the afternoon about whether I forgot something. Now I am relieved. My st...
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Mrs. Bartel's School Family: April 2015
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015. My hero today is 6 years old. Lately I have been feeling pretty discouraged with education. I LOVE my class and teaching first grade sooooooo much, but the other stuff is just getting me down. Today I decided to have a good day. I made a plan for some challenging kids. I was consistent. I allowed for some fun. And by recess time we were ready to let out some energy. Love the farm yard, the picking grass and feeding it to our calves. And also the chickens. But that brave girl ge...
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Mrs. Bartel's School Family: My Mind is Full
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Saturday, July 25, 2015. My Mind is Full. Ever have so much on your mind you just need to make a list? 1 How will I create a classroom environment that is engaging? 2 Do I need more planners (like a desk sized one for school) or more pen (for the students, of course) or more books? 3 How will I finish reading The Book Whisperer if I leave it on the shelf and forget to open it? 5 How will I teach mindfulness if I don't practice? The list could go on, but I'm off to a wedding. July 25, 2015 at 3:35 PM.
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Mrs. Bartel's School Family: March 2015
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Wednesday, March 25, 2015. A glimpse of morning chores at my school. And it has nothing to do with sharpen your pencil, read a book, use the restroom. Feeding and watering the calves. Feeding and changing the water for the chickens and the ducks. And checking on the pigs (make sure they have water, their ears are up, count how many there are, and that the gate is locked- pigs are smart and escape you know). Kids came running back to me- there are NO pigs! I went with them to check it out. Mrs Jones is ge...
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Mrs. Bartel's School Family: My Friends of Vacation
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Sunday, July 19, 2015. My Friends of Vacation. Vacations are a little different for our family now. Now that I have a blog and blog friends. As we were planning our vacation, and I realized where my sister now lives (after a cross-country move), I was super excited to think I may have a chance to meet some of my bloggy besties. We are back now. And Michelle @ Big Time Literacy. And the the challenge is to write a review. Perfect, I will review my time with my 3 bloggy buddies. Go visit Patty @ 2nd in Line.
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What I’m Loving Wednesday 7.22.15 | jenniebblog
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What I’m Loving Wednesday 7.22.15. Life as a Mommy. Troy’s version of American Ninja Warrior – Even if it left my couch more broken and bruises on Troy’s legs! Purple Pens (I need to buy a new box of them for the new school year! I know it isn’t the highest quality acting or story, but I love it anyway. This was my first time using a staple gun and it was so fun! It probably helped that my projects were successful! Waking up to this crafty mess! Friends – Especially nerdy and weird friends! I love crafti...
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Mrs. Bartel's School Family: Why Summer is Great
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Why Summer is Great. Sure, summer is great for all the "usual" reasons. But this summer is also great because. I've had so MANY opportunities to visit with other great teachers. Tonight was absolutely perfect (minus a few teachers that could not make it). We gathered at a house. Shared ideas, journeys, caught up, and uplifted each other in a way that only caring and thoughtful teachers can do for one another. What an amazing group of teachers. July 28, 2015 at 11:29 PM. Div align=...
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Mrs. Bartel's School Family: MIndfulness, A Journey
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Wednesday, July 15, 2015. MIndfulness, A Journey. My mind is so full. I focus on everything, give it equal weight, pass judgements and feel stressed out. I can learn to observe my experience and not be consumed by it. I can learn to choose what I focus on and how to receive it and not react to it. This is the book. That stumbled into my arms at the end of May. I began it yesterday and was immediately SOLD! Yes, this is me. It is my experience. It is how I perceive it. July 15, 2015 at 3:40 PM. I sit It i...
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