I'm so Mean...

I went back to work today after Spring Break (which was so much fun) and one little guy after an hour informed me that:

"My head hurts.  It hasn't hurt all week last week.  It only hurts when I  come to your class because you make me think too much.  Can I go now?"

I'm such a mean teacher.  : )

Happy Birthday Dr. Suess

I have always been a fan of Dr. Suess and love his work.  I have read his books since I was a little girl (and proudly own every book he has ever written-thanks Mom!) and have been enamored with the rythm and creativity he brought into my world.  I often quote lines from his books and many times they are the less famous lines and I am sure people wonder where in the world I came up with that line.

Now that I am working with the first and second graders on a daily basis, this has become my new favorite quote from Dr. Suess:

"Don't  cry because it's over.  Smile because it happened."

If Dr. Suess were alive today, he would be 97 yrs old. 

Happy Birthday Dr. Suess!