Let it Snow....

We don't really have a choice but sometimes I wish we did. I had planned on doing some shopping today. I got to two places. The nice thing is I actually finished shopping for half of my nieces and nephews. There are eight. (I love them all very much. By the way the girls rule the roost because there are 10 of us in comparison to the 5 boys in the family. This count includes the adults.) I made some really fun purchases. I got Wedgits for my 6 year old nephew. I also got the softer version for my one year old niece. I love toys that can be used for creating and building. I bought some Playmobile 123 sets for my 2 year old nephew. (They are much less expensive than the sets for older children and I had a $5 dollar off coupon.) I got the book The Treasure Tree for my 3 year old niece to complete her gift. It is one of my favorite books to read aloud. I get to do voices for the characters and the main idea is great!

As for the rest of the day, I have been reading and discovering blogs by educators. I have even commented on a few. After my discovery of Google Reader yesterday, I had subscribed to many blogs. Today, I subscribed and unsubscribed to a few more.

While reading the blogs, I was reminded of a few things I thought would be worthy to take note of. One is I need to read more! (Thank you, Ruth and aredden ) The funny thing is that as I was talking to a friend yesterday I began to feel convicted about my TV time lately. I have been watching it way too much. Ruth also reminded me of the importance of writing, which I have begun to more of since I have started blogging. Another blogger, reminded me to take risks as an educator. She also reminded me how amazing it can be when students collaborate and work with one another. (Thanks, Jen.) I also learned more about things I can do as a beginner. (Thanks, futura.) I have been reminded of quite a few other things.

Earlier in the week I learned about del.icio.us while reading a blog and I spent practically a whole night adding my bookmarks to it. It was a timely discovery. I have not really been using my bookmarks because I had too many and I have wanted to reorganize them. I haven't even finished putting them in. Perhaps I will work on that later.

I am am off to play some spades and read a book. I think I am going to read The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.

Creation of this Blog

Hello all,
I am going to begin. I would like you to know that I have been thinking about this for quite some time. I am a teacher who loves to teach. I am currently subbing which has been interesting. It wouldn't be my first choice but I am learning lots. I intend to share different thoughts about teaching and am hoping I will get feedback from others. The topics on the blog will probably be quite random because I am quite random. They will be good none the less.
Ms. Mize