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"But Daddy, Teacher SAID!"
My first year of teaching, straight out of the chute, I unintentionally created havoc in the homes of my second graders. As the children were packing up on Friday for the weekend, I told them, “Now, I won’t see you on Monday, because it’s Memorial Day...
Pop Quizzes in the Dark
We have Cole on a special diet with supplements right now. One of his supplements needs to be taken on an empty stomach at least one hour before a meal. For Cole, there is no such time during the day, so Ken gives him the pill in the middle of the night...
Posted: Apr 21 2010, 10:35 PM by Shannon | with 3 comment(s)
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My $7 Glue Gun
I'll never forget the day I became its owner--over fourteen years ago. Two moms had come into my classroom that day to help my fourth graders assemble a craft. A few minutes into the project, one mom said, "This glue gun isn't working."...
Making the USPS Look Good
I can't imagine anyone would want to intercept this on its path to my child's teacher. Nor can I imagine that the teacher will hug the thing (what's a few more crumples?) and say, "Really?? For me??" God bless teachers. Especially...
Posted: Feb 08 2010, 09:28 AM by Shannon | with 4 comment(s)
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Mr. Cook and the Safe Light Sabers
Here is Cade with his teacher, Mr. Cook, during this morning's 6th annual 'Teacher's Hot Brunch'. Mr. Cook is a retired teacher who spends his Tuesday mornings with the 4&5-year-olds at our church while their moms attend Bible study...
Posted: Jun 19 2009, 01:44 PM by Shannon | with 5 comment(s)
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Family Fun, p. 40!!
Check out our family--the Popkins, in Family Fun Magazine this month! Our tradition, "A Brunch for Teachers" is profiled on p. 40. Each year we host a 'Teacher's Hot Brunch' for our kids to honor and serve their teachers. Here is...
Posted: Jun 08 2009, 11:07 AM by Shannon | with 14 comment(s)
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