30 Days of Gratitude-Days 4 and 5

Hey Guys! I really thought this challenge was going to be hard, but is so easy and simply. I think I mostly thought it would be hard posting everyday, but I am excited to post. I also thought it would be a fun idea to incorporate this into my classroom. My students were soooo excited  and wanted to tell me EVERY SINGLE THING they are thankful for in their life(which was good and also tiring). So here we go!

Day 4- I am thankful for meaningful conversations. Yesterday I had the chance to sit down with my best friend and just have a chit chat, but it was more than chit chat. The conversation was deep, meaningful, and productive. You know one of those talks that it seems both parties walk away feeling empowered, moved, and inspired. You know one of those talks that makes you glad you are friends with this person and able to have this type of conversation. It was great! If you haven't had one of those talks in a long time then call up that friend and just talk. Take down the walls and become vulnerable, I promise it is worth it in the end.

Day 5- I am thankful for the ability to change. Man life would stink if we stayed the same all the time!! Each day we get the opportunity to change one thing about our life. It doesn't have to be something big and drastic. It doesn't have to be life altering. It be can as simple as driving a different way home or changing the radio station. Today I was able to change how I taught my reading block, clearly a big change. I needed it! Lately I was feeling stuck in a rut at work. I was beginning to feel I wasn't really teaching my students, like I wasn't really helping them grow. The same old thing every day,EXCEPT today!! My students seem to love our reading block and seemed more engaged than before. Cross your fingers the same happens tomorrow!

Stay tuned for more! What are you grateful for on this fabulous Monday?