The Importance of Appreciation

I've been blessed this year with a very giving class. They have shown their love and appreciation throughout the year.  Still, I find Teacher Appreciation Week to be a valuable opportunity to feel appreciated.  The week comes at a time when most teachers are burdened with the stress of state testing and end of the year assessments.  We've been testing almost all day long for a week and a half now and we still have another week to go.  As scores come in, I can't help but feel discouraged.  I lay the blame for failing scores on myself.  Certainly there is something more I could have done.  The message from the media, lawmakers, and politicians seems to be that student failure is directly related to teacher failure.

This week, I'm giving myself an excuse to appreciate myself and the progress students have made.  Even if they haven't met the standards, each of my students has made tremendous progress.  They have overcome obstacles such as lack of support at home, fine motor delays, and learning disorders.  They have struggled to make new friends and repair damaged friendships.  Just today a student remarked, "We're like family."  That's how I choose to measure my success.  It is a helpful reminder to me when my students, their families, other staff members, and community members offer their expressions of appreciation.  It reminds me that I have made a huge impact in the lives of these children.  It reminds me that they are more than test scores, they are respectable citizens and dedicated learners.

To all of you teachers out there, you are appreciated for everything you do!  Stop by my TeachersPayTeachers story for 28% savings when you use the code: TPTXO at check out.

What's on your wishlist?...Cyber Monday and Bonus Tuesday

Today is the day to prepare your wish list!  The TpT Cyber Sale begins tomorrow!  My store will be 20% and TpT is giving an extra 10% off when you enter the code "CYBER" at checkout.

These are the two most wishlisted resources in my store:

Here is what will be in my cart:

You have one day!

One day left to enter this massive giveaway at Crayons, Cuties, and Common Core!

 



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One day until the big TpT Back To School Sale 2013!  It is going to be the biggest sale yet.  Thousands of sellers will have their stores on sale, plus TpT is giving you an extra 10% off at check out!  My entire store is on sale 20% off August 18 and 19.  Use the code BTS13 to get 10% off my already discounted prices.  That comes out to a total of 28% savings on my resources!

Click here or on the widget in the side bar to browse my shop.

 



International Teacher Appreciation

Did you know that World Teacher's Day is the first Friday in October? That means we could celebrate twice! 

While my American teacher friends are celebrating teacher appreciation this week, Teacher Appreciation Day in Guatemala is not until June 25. I am enjoying celebrating with you all through cyber space! So in a way, I guess I get to celebrate three times this year!

Besides awesome discounts and free food (so jealous!), how has your school and community shown appreciation for you?


Feeling unappreciated?  Check out Capitally Frugal's list of stores giving discounts for teachers.  I couldn't believe the number of great deals out there!  YOU are appreciated!
 

 

 

Remember my TpT store is 20% off and TpT is giving an extra 10% off (Code: TAD13)! 

Thank you for educating our nation's children!

Big News! We Appreciate You Sale!

As teachers we work very hard often spending our own time and money to give our students the best education.  TpT and I want each and every teacher to feel appreciated.  May 7-8 (Tues. & Wed.) I am having a 20% off Teacher Appreciation Sale on all items in my TpT store and TpT is giving an additional 10% off if you use the code TAD13.

 

 

Stop by TpT to clean up your wish list and get some great deals (Tuesday and Wednesday only)!

Your hard work is appreciated! Thank you for all that you do!

Surprise Sale!

At the last minute I decided to have a sale at my TpT store. Everything is 10% off TODAY only. Please click the TpT gadget on the right and browse the good deals.

You might also browse other stores at TpT as many are having sales this weekend. It is hard to believe we are already a quarter of the way through 2013!