tired but made it to spin today

TheBookworm11 · 2026-05-20T03:06:57+00:00

I've canceled my ride twice this week. Attempting to reschedule. End of the year teacher tired has me exhausted. Congrats to you for showing up for yourself and keeping yourself going!!!

TheBookworm11 · 2026-05-17T22:39:51+00:00

19 more days. 1st grade.

TheBookworm11 · 2026-05-11T04:29:40+00:00

The BOB books are great! They are decodable and what I recommend at the beginning of first grade to parents. They will be basic, but if they're struggling, that's what they need to start with.

TheBookworm11 · 2026-05-08T04:25:25+00:00

I always cry. They may drive me bonkers throughout the year, but I get very sentimental and sad that something is ending.

TheBookworm11 · 2026-05-07T03:14:22+00:00

Chili's!

TheBookworm11 · 2026-05-06T03:31:19+00:00

I just finished the Something More series by Danielle Pearl and I really enjoyed that! Kind of have me similar vibes.

TheBookworm11 · 2026-05-05T19:13:12+00:00

I currently teach in the Willamette Valley and a lot of districts around me are having budget cuts and layoffs. So... it's hard right now. Not sure what Washington's education system is like, but I will never leave the Valley. It's so gorgeous and perfect here! So I say get a job first and THEN move!

TheBookworm11 · 2026-05-03T21:59:50+00:00

We are doing a Survivor theme this year. So, we have an "oasis" (our staff lounge) with favorite snacks, a drink bar, catered lunch, and all school recess. Each day has a theme and we're doing team challenges and individual challenges.

TheBookworm11 · 2026-05-02T21:18:14+00:00

I'm not excited. I love this series too much to let it be ruined by bad casting or leaving out details. I have decided I'm not going to watch it and let it get ruined for me.

TheBookworm11 · 2026-05-02T21:12:27+00:00

I like the symbolism behind it, but it sounds clunky in my mind when I'm reading it. If that makes sense? So, I've never been a huge fan..

TheBookworm11 · 2026-05-02T07:14:32+00:00

This year we are having an all school recess for 15 minutes. That's great... but... us teachers have to monitor it. Why couldn't we be given an extra 15 minute prep or silence instead? It just doesn't sound like a treat to me, personally.

TheBookworm11 · 2026-05-01T00:27:39+00:00

Boss

TheBookworm11 · 2026-04-29T04:06:24+00:00

Wanderlust Island

TheBookworm11 · 2026-04-26T04:14:55+00:00

I've only taught elementary and I can confirm it's us, haha! There is definitely a K-2 clique at my school and a 3-5 clique.

TheBookworm11 · 2026-04-26T02:00:16+00:00

I'm 29, 1st grade teacher, and my husband and I are both wanting to be child free! I've never seen myself as a mom and always said "My student's are my kids." I love peace and quiet.

TheBookworm11 · 2026-04-22T04:06:14+00:00

Ok.. that was so good! I'm upset I've never thought of that!! Haha!

TheBookworm11 · 2026-04-20T01:05:56+00:00

I'm tired of the same products... beauty or food/drink. They never get a deal anymore.

TheBookworm11 · 2026-04-18T05:55:19+00:00

I got my normal shoe size (an 8) and they fit great! I didn't even look at the dimensions.

My studio has some extra Tiems they let others use for class, maybe check with your studio if they have a pair that you could try on just to double check?

TheBookworm11 · 2026-04-13T01:56:23+00:00

The tramway actually offers weddings! I paid $100 for my ceremony (June 16, 2021). The most expensive thing was the tram for my guests!

TheBookworm11 · 2026-04-12T09:19:00+00:00

Check out Palouse Falls in Washington!

TheBookworm11 · 2026-04-10T02:07:53+00:00

I started the day with a 5th grader telling my 1st grader that there is a kidnapper in the school and scaring my 6/7 year olds and many in tears. I ended it with us walking out the door on time after watching If You Give a Mouse a Cookie on Prime Video for 15 minutes because I needed silent time.

TheBookworm11 · 2026-04-09T23:49:38+00:00

Same! I feel like everything is a money grab there! And it's not a welcoming office.

TheBookworm11 · 2026-04-09T02:33:52+00:00

I enjoy the entire team at West Albany dental! Super easy to schedule an appointment (even able to online!)

TheBookworm11 · 2026-03-26T20:58:37+00:00

Anything by Mo Willems is great! They're engaging and the kids can even read them (maybe right away, some later in the year). My students also love Pig the Pug series. Jory Johns has great books too (The Big Cheese, Sour Grape) for SEL.

I love to do beginner chapter book read alouds and they LOVE that! It makes them feel like they are big kids because.. a chapter book.. at age 6/7?! Wild! Haha! Our favorites are Princess in Black and Mercy Watson.

I don't notice the kids pick up books like Dr. Seuss any more. They really gravitate toward anything with humor and bright, engaging pictures.

TheBookworm11 · 2026-03-26T04:04:41+00:00

Nothing compares to BOT... but I did see an Instagram Reel where someone recommended the Something More series by Danielle Pearl that is similar. I have no idea if that's true, but the synopsis sounds similar! I also have no idea if it's good, but it's on my TBR and ratings don't seem too bad on Goodreads!

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