"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."
As the first day of school gets closer, and the fact that I won’t be in China when it gets here becomes more and more real, I’ve been...
"Teacherrrrrrrrrrrr"
“This is an apple tree, tree. Not a me, Tree, tree.” At my desk, I have a bunch of pictures that students have given me over this year....
Dear China,
Over the course of my 22 years and your many,-many-more-than-22-years, we have spent a total of 14 months together – and they have been...
"Have two, teacher!"
I’m not going to lie, these past few weeks have been tough. Since buying my tickets home, it’s like the calendar has been mocking me. I...
"My Jeffery is a two."
Since September, I have been meaning to write down some of the silly things that have happened in my classroom this year so that I won't...
Trust and Obey
Two months from today, April 25th, I will be on my way home!! Well, actually, I'll be on my way to Japan. But, two months and five days...
Love and Kindness
I feel like just last week I was writing my “Three Months of Thankfulness” blog but suddenly I am writing my “See you in Three Months,...
"Happy holiday for you."
A few days ago was International Women's Day. And, let me tell you something, China does Women's day right. Stores give you free things...
"Bailey cries a lot."
I hate admitting this but I feel like it must be said, so here it is: This year was supposed to be about fun. I've never really had a...
Coconuts are my friend.
The range of ability in my classroom is pretty wide. Some kids cannot only do the activity that I have planned but can go beyond the...