Reading and writing are the two essential life skills that we learn at school. These are considered skills because the more you practice, the more perfect you become. Skills become perfect by practicing. Now, this blog post is not about explaining the benefits of reading and writing. This blog post is to share my reading…
Category: A Teacher’s Life
Power Of Understanding Something
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. -Confucius (551 BC – 479BC) The same quote has been reported to be like this. What I hear, I forget. What I see, I remember. What I do, I understand. -Xunzi (340 – 245 BC) This post has nothing to…
First Day of School: A Teacher’s Diary
Today was the day I was excited about as a teacher. The day when students return to school for the new school year. First days are always exciting be it anywhere. My students made my first day amazing with their behavior and engagement. They were all ready to rock and roll for the new school…
A Teacher’s Diary: First Day of School
Tomorrow is the first day of the new academic year 2025-2026 here in my district. Students will be coming from next week. First days are always exciting especially when kids come. But this week is all about teacher work day and professional development. My alarm was off throughout the summer break. I just turned it…
Summer Break Is Here: 2025
I know. I know that you know already. I already told you yesterday still I cannot hold my excitement. Summer break is here!!!! Finally. I am thrilled and so are my kids. This summer is very special. I will reveal the secret later. Stay tuned for exciting posts this summer. Remember, stay hydrated and eat…
Last Day of 2024-2025 School Year
Yay!!! We made it. We made it to the last day of this school year. Finally!!! Finally, the day is here. My kids have early release today. I have early release too. It’s a mixed emotion at the end. Most of my students did really well this year. It was a good school year and…
A Teacher Is a Lifelong Learner
A teacher who is always ready to thrive is a lifelong learner. If you aren’t ready to learn, you can’t be a successful teacher. Learning is a never ending process. A great teacher is a great learned. A teacher always looks for opportunities to learn. This is why there are so many professional development (PD)…
First Day of School As A Teacher
First day of school is exciting for students, parents, and teachers as well. Our school district reopened two weeks before. Today is the first day of school for students and thus for teachers as well because what is a school without students. I am not only excited but nervous too. Teaching after summer break always…
Happy August 2024
Hello All, Welcome to my first post of August 2024. Today is August 1st and my summer breaks are over now. From today begins the new academic year 2024-2025 of the school. In short, I am back to work as a teacher. I am excited and nervous at the same time. I have no plans…
The Mind: Educational Quote
The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled. -Plutarch