This Year's Goals... Positive Thinking Thursday 1-8-15

Happy Thursday!!!

I've been home for 2 days due to cold and windchill--

Wisconsin has been brutal weather wise this week. 

I have to say I am very lucky to have been able to stay home,

and not commute to work, especially today. 

It's pretty crummy out there, and a 35 minute drive

can easily be a 60+ trip in this mess. 

Thursday is Positive Thinking Day!

I found this while searching pinterest,

and felt that it was fitting since it's a new year...

and the time where people set resolutions.

I think sometimes it's best to set goals....

I feel like the above list is my list of goals

for 2015.

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What are your goals for 2015????

I'm linking up today with the amazing Jennifer,
from Mrs. Laffin's Laughings 
for Positive Thinking Thursday!  

If you're looking for some positive energy 
or want to pass some along, 
stop by her blog to read or link up! 

Anything is Possible! Positive Thinking Thursday 11.13.14

Happy Thursday!  Man, the first part of this week... SLOW for me.  Then all of a sudden it's Thursday! I have a full day ahead with my first round of parent teacher conferences tonight.  When do you do your first round of conferences?  I'm excited to sit down and talk with families!  Since it's Thursday that can only mean one thing: I'm linking up with Jennifer from Mrs. Laffin's Laughings for Positive Thinking Thursday!  Be sure to stop by to start your day off on the right foot. 

I'm going to share a quote that just struck me as I'm going into the second quarter of school and feeling like I'm making more goals for myself and students than I can even remember...... But I know we can do it!

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Anything truly is possible if you simply have the guts to go for it. I think that it can just remind us that we make things possible each day for the lives we touch!  I also am a HUGE JK Rowling fan too... so I just love that the quote comes from her. 

Have an awesome day! Happy almost Friday!

Kindness is Free: Positive Thinking Thursday

Happy 'almost' Thursday my friends!!!  My week started off super slow, but now I seriously can't believe that it's time to link up with my friend and co-worker Jennifer from Mrs. Laffin's Laughings for Positive Thinking Thursday! Check out her blog, and her super cute new button!!!  

This is one of my favorite linky parties.... it makes a huge difference in my day! Here's my positive thought for today.....

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This week in third grade land we have really been working on being a team, and helping each other out. My kids have been so quick to jump on each other for mistakes that they are making.... when in reality they probably did the same thing they are getting mad at their friend for an hour earlier.  I have found myself talking about kindness so so so so much this week.  Some things that have come out of my mouth are... "Let's help each other out" "Can we try to talk nicely to them" "Are you telling on them to get them into trouble or just to tell me?"  "Oh, your friend is trying to help you out right now so that you don't get into trouble"  "Oh third graders.... kindness is what matters" etc... etc... etc....and 


This quote has pretty much been my mantra.. Trying to instill to my little friends that being kind is all that matters when dealing with one another... and it''s so easy to give.. because it doesn't cost anything! Just a little something for us all to remember, as we near the time of report cards, conferences, holiday shopping..... anything that comes our way! Live in the moment and be kind. Those around us are all dealing with things and have life going on outside of the normal day to day routines! Be kind!

Be sure to stop by Jen's blog to get some positive energy, better yet...link up to share some positive energy! 

Have a happy day!

Thankful Positive Thinking Thursday

Happy Thursday, Friends! 

I officially have not blogged in a week. 

I'm hoping to change that as the weekend approaches... 

however this Thursday, as I'm liking up for one of my favorites, 

Positive Thinking Thursday, I am thankful. 

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I am thankful for so many wonderful things: 

my family, my friends, my job....

the list can go on and on.... 

and I'm also thankful for

 this blogging world that I entered 9 months ago. 

This morning I awoke to 100 followers. 

 Now, to some that may not be a lot, but to me, 

who didn't know where this journey would take her, 

it means the world.  

The ideas, inspiration and friends

 that I have made are priceless.  

So, as I wake up today, I am thankful for so much.  

What are you thankful for today???? 

Stop by Jennifer's blog, Mrs. Laffin's Laughings,

 for some positive energy today.  

Read some wonderful posts 

by my blogging buddies, 

or even better yet, 

link up yourself to share some positive energy as well. 

Happy Thursday, Friends!!!

"Hello You...." Positive Thinking Thursday 10-16-14

Happy Thursday! Welcome back for another Positive Thinking Thursday Post. The linky where you can stop by to get some positive energy to get through the week, or leave some for others. 

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I feel like a broken record these days... but there are one or two things that have been happening each week at school lately to make me question my place in this teaching world.  Some things are super little that I just need to roll off, but one or two of them have been larger that I just can't shake. When I saw this quote I just knew that I had to share it.  I think that sometimes we get a little bugged down with other things going on, but we all just need to go for it and be AMAZING & AWESOME .... all of the time--- because let's face it, we are all amazing teachers! Every teacher I know and work with is awesome, and I think that they need to be told that a lot more. I think that I need to remember that I just need to keep moving forward and be both amazing and awesome all of the time!!

Enjoy the rest of your week and be sure to be amazing doing it! :)  Be sure to stop by Jennifer's blog Mrs. Laffin's Laughings to check out Positive Thinking Thursday.  It's a great way to start the day!

Less Stress. Enough Said! Positive Thinking Thursday 10-9-14

Yay!!

It's Thursday! 

One of my most favorite days,

because I get to take part in

POSITIVE THINKING THURSDAY!!!

I've been a little absent this last week
so I thought this was the perfect way to
get back into it!

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My quote today is more personal...

well I guess it does go professionally too. (I really pride myself this week on keeping my mouth shut about a few things and realizing that I can't control it all, so I need to let it go!!!)

However, I think this is something that we can all take some time to think about. 

I need to be better at this.

A lot better!

Here's to a stress free end to the week and weekend! 

Go out there and enjoy, and don't worry about 

those small things that you can't control or change. 

Those are the things that make life so unique. 

I'm linking up with Jennifer from Mrs. Laffin's Laughings today

for Positive Thinking Thursday! 

You should too!

Stop by her blog to read some positive thoughts,

and share some yourself! 

It's a great way to start the day!

Happy almost Friday!!!

Positive Thinking Thursday 9*25*14

I've been absent for nearly a week.. probably even more! School has taken over. Not in a bad way I'm just not getting any time to blog. That makes me super sad, so I'm hopeful that this weekend I will be able to catch up a bit. I have a lot of things to share, so let's hope I stay on top of my game. It's Thursday, so I'm linking up with Jennifer from Mrs. Laffin's Laughings for some positive thinking! I just love this linky. It helps me gain perspective... especially as the week winds down and things can get hectic.  It also is super nice that Jennifer works in the same building as I do, and her positive thoughts carry over into our teacher workroom! It's great to be reminded both in blog world and in my teaching world about positive energy being so great!

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I'm going to keep it short and sweet today with my positive thought.  As the first month of school winds down, and we're still having to take a few steps back to review regular routines and procedures I think of this as I chug along each day right now.  Change and a new school year always bring challenges!  I'm really trying hard to stay positive, and let this new group of kids guide me where I need to go. I'm being open minded, and really trying new things this year! Be sure to stop by Jennifer's blog for some positive thinking on this Thursday!! Hope you all have a great end to the week!

Positive Thinking Thursday {9*11*14}

It's Thursday, friends! 

Which can only mean one thing. 

Positive Thinking Thursday!!!!

I'm keeping it short and sweet today!

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Positive.

Positive.

Positive!!!!! 

That's my mantra these days!

Trying to stick with it and 

shoooo away the negative. 

It's really amazing what you can do with a positive thought.

I know it is easy to get down on yourself,

or be negative when something doesn't go right. 

Just a little reminder today to stick with it. 

Be Happy!

Be Positive!

I'm linking up with Jennifer

from Mrs. Laffin's Laughings 

for Positive Thinking Thursday!

Be sure to stop by her blog to see what its all about. 

Happy Thursday! 

Positive Thinking Thursday 9-4-14

Happy Thursday...

It's not even 9PM and I'm struggling to keep my eyes open.

I am off to bed, so I'm going to keep this short and sweet.

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Change. Is. Hard.

I've had a lot of change this week....

However I've decided to embrace it. 

I'm so excited for what's to come, 

and to have the best year yet at school!!!  

Hope everyone else is off to a great start!

I'm linking up with my friend Jennifer 

for Positive Thinking Thursday!

Be sure to stop by her blog,

Mrs. Laffin's Laughings

to get some positive energy! :)

Positive Thinking Thursday

Happy Thursday Friends!

I'm here today for some positive energy!

As you read earlier this week, 

I was quite apprehensive to go back to work. 

I have to report that I have done quite well,

and even though I am not ready yet for open house tomorrow,

I'm getting mentally prepped for the year. 

I know that many of you have heard of the Kid President... 

If you haven't check him out on You Tube!!!

I found this quote, and I thought it was very fitting.

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I just love the message behind this one,

 really all of the Kid President's messages!!! 

Remember that you can make or break a little ones day

by a simple reaction to something, a simple word or facial expression. 

It all matters. Everything that we do, say.. how we act. 

So go out there, and "Be Somebody Who Wakes EVERYBODY Feel Like A Somebody!"

Be sure to stop by Mrs. Laffin's Laughings to check out some other Positive Thinking for this Thursday. It always makes me smile when I read what everyone shares!

Positive Thinking Thursday *7.10.14*

Happy Positive Thinking Thursday!! The linky that helps put a smile on your face no matter what mood you're in.  Visit Jennifer at Mrs. Laffin's Laughings to get some more positive thoughts, or join to link of some of your own!

This week's thought came from my facebook feed.  As soon as I saw it I knew that I wanted to share it with you all!

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Life is all about perspective... and sometimes it's easy to get caught up in something that is wrong or things that you 'want'.  Slowing down and appreciating what you have is the right medicine.  I know that sometimes I need to be reminded of this when life gets hectic.  I know I need to stop and smell the roses! :) 

Have a happy day!

Positive Thinking Thursday: Breathe, Trust & Let Go

Happy Thursday! I'm happy to be linking up today with my pal Jennifer from Mrs. Laffin's Laughings for her Positive Thinking Thursday Linky! 

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I don't know about you but the teacher in me feels the need to plan everything!!  I sometimes get borderline crazy when I'm trying to figure things out that don't always need figuring!  We officially decided last night to put our house up for sale and see what happens. I'm stressing....but I just need to sit back and breathe....and trust that all happens for a reason and all will be just fine!  It's hard not to always have a plan.  So since it's sweet summertime, do just that..... and realize that you don't always need a plan.  Enjoy the ride!!




If you're looking for some more positive thoughts be sure to stop by Jennifer's blog to link up or read what others have shared. 

Have an awesome day!

Positive Thinking Thursday- Making Mistakes

Happy Thursday! I'm so excited to be linking up for my first 'Positive Thinking Thursday' with Jennifer from Mrs. Laffin's Laughings.  It's so nice to stop by her page on Thursday and see all of the inspiration flowing! Be sure to stop by her blog or link up and see what everyone has to share today.  

Making mistakes is not easy, however it's important to be willing to try new things and not always succeed the first time.  This is something that in my mind is also important to teach children.  It can get really difficult when there is so much pressure put on them today.  

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I recently read an article and saw a segment on the Today Show.  It was about children thinking that their parents value their good grades over them being kind.  It made me think a lot about my son and what I will value in him as a person.  I of course want him to accomplish great things in life and school, but I also want him to grow up to be a kind, caring and compassionate person.  I want him to be able to speak his mind, and do what he loves when he grows up.  I also don't want him to be scared to make mistakes so that he will try new things.  Don't we all want this of our children that we teach in school and that we come home to each night?  I'd love your thoughts on the article or just thoughts on the pressures that kids face today in general. You can access it through this link here.  


So go out there this summer and try some new things, and be ok with making a mistake or two along the way!  Make those memories.... have FUN!   Enjoy the rest of your week!