TpT Teacher Appreciation Sale!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!!! I'm joining in this fun linky party brought to you by these fabulous ladies! Hop on over to Flying into First Grade to see who is having a sale on tpt, or to link up. 

My whole store is 20%, then TpT offers an 8% discount for a total of 28% off. Another site-wide sale won't be happening for a while, so stock up while you can! I know I'm filling my cart with a TON of things that has been on my wishlist for forever, lol! pardon my poor grammar. 

Here are some of the things I have on sale, a bunch of these items are less than $2 - you just can't beat that price!!! 

Happy Shopping!!

Teacher Laura: Giveaway, Freebies and a Sale

My friend Laura Armstrong is celebrating a TPT milestone! I can't think of someone more deserving and I am extremely happy for her!! Hop on over to blog to read more on her achievement and be sure to check out her TPT store for some awesome products and clipart!!

Teacher Laura: Giveaway, Freebies and a Sale: After a year and 8 months I am thrilled to announce that I have achieved a TPT sales milestone. I have devoted so many hours of my even...

Teacher Appreciation Day Sale!

Hi friends! Gosh, I feel like I fell of the face of the earth. I've been so overwhelmed with work and family life that I needed to take a little hiatus from blogging. I feel so out of the loop and I am definitely looking forward to summer in order to recharge my batteries.

I'm sure you've heard by now that TPT is throwing a Teacher Appreciation Sale. Our job is never easy and it definitely takes a special person to be a teacher- so it's very nice to be recognized and honored every once in a while ;)

My store is currently on sale with everything 20% off. Make sure to use the TPT code in order to get an additional percentage off....the last time there was a sale I forgot to enter the promo code :(

 I have a few Mother's Day items up for sale...you might want to grab them while they're marked down :)

 

"Owl" Love You Forever

And here's another craft I did for Valentine's Day but can also be used for Mother's Day 

Teacher Talk: Self Reflection

I recently came across some inspirational quotes that I wanted to share with you. Back when I was working towards my Master's degree, one of my professors talked highly about self- reflection and its importance. I remember having to keep a journal {which I'm scrambling to find 7 years later} and reflect on my day, but more importantly on myself. I reflected on my words, my actions, my behaviors and my strengths and weaknesses.   

I wish I had more time in the day to continue the journal, but the reality is, I just don't. So instead I try to take a moment or two, while sitting in traffic, laying in bed, taking a bath, etc. to reflect on my day. I often wonder after a rough day, "How could I have handled myself differently?", "What could I have done differently for that one kid who makes me want to pull my hair out one by one?" and more. It's also important to reflect on the positive things that occur and celebrate them {I'm guilty of not doing this often}. I need to learn to embrace the "positive" and not call an extreme amount of attention to the negative. For those who have a pinterest account, there are TONS of amazing/ inspirational quotes on there too. 

Tom Glover who wrote an article on Reflective Leadership said, "self reflection helps us to gain an understanding of who we are as individuals first, above and beyond who we are as leaders. Because, to be truly effective at leading others, we need to be effective at ‘leading’ ourselves". 

Here are some of the quotes I came across: 

"Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know that everything in life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences, all events are blessings given to us to learn from" - Elizabeth Ross 

"I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn" - Albert Einstein

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever"- Mahatma Ghandi

"Tell me and I'll forget, show me and I may remember, involve me and I'll understand" - Chinese Proverbs

What are your thoughts on self- reflection? I'd love to know.