Author Archives: Sarah
The Reality of the Unseen
My 5th grade students and I have spent a considerable amount of time this year focusing on how to include descriptions of the 5 senses in our writing to depict the reality of life more accurately. The sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and things we touch in this world are so real to us because we … Continue reading
When it Rains, it Pours
When it rains, it pours. I woke up this morning to the sound of hard rain pounding against my window. Though my body was warm underneath layers of blankets, the tip of my nose was ice cold. You see, the heat in my apartment is broken. I noticed it last night when I tried to … Continue reading
Creation without a Creator
Sometimes it’s difficult to be a Christian teacher at a public school. While I am teaching temporal lessons and values, I am often aware of the deeper, spiritual lessons that are so much more valuable. In science, we are studying natural disasters. It’s fun to learn about the complex world that God created. Graham crackers, … Continue reading
Be Still
“Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images…Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts…They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised.” ~Romans 1:22-25 There are … Continue reading
My Father’s Hands
Our first unit for writing in 5th grade is personal narratives. Because reading and writing are so intertwined, I have been making an effort to connect children’s books and reading skills with our writing this year. I’ve always loved children’s literature, and it’s exciting to have a purpose for it in my classroom this year. … Continue reading
Embrace Each Moment
I am not a morning person…yet my favorite time of day is the quiet of the morning, right when the sun is rising. This past week was the beginning of a new school year. The calm and quiet of my summer was invaded by the overwhelmingly busy schedule of being a teacher. I am still … Continue reading
FOLLOW Doesn’t Always Mean GO
Where You go, I’ll go Where You stay, I’ll stay When You move, I’ll move I will follow You Who You love, I’ll love How You serve, I’ll serve If this life I lose, I will follow You Chris Tomlin has a song titled “I Will Follow” on his newest album. I liked it right … Continue reading