I'm taking this moment to share a blog post by a fantastic teacher I know. She's practically a cousin and most definitely a friend. Tammy pours her heart into her young students. Please take a moment to read it. This post will show you her love for her students and for teaching. All first graders should be so blessed! Just click the following link:
Forever in First: The Jane Movement
As I take myself off to bed, I'm wishing each of you a glorious Sunday!
Showing posts with label Tammy McMorrow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tammy McMorrow. Show all posts
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Saturday, December 15, 2012
No Words Today...
It's officially the day after the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary... I have no words to express the sadness I'm feeling. Instead, I want to share two blog posts, both from teachers. Each with their own perspective and coping styles.
Read "On This Day" at Sing Teach Run and "Twelve Years From Now" at Forever in First.
If you are touched by what you read, please share these posts with your blog readers. May God comfort the hearts of the families in Newton, and may He bless each of you.
Read "On This Day" at Sing Teach Run and "Twelve Years From Now" at Forever in First.
If you are touched by what you read, please share these posts with your blog readers. May God comfort the hearts of the families in Newton, and may He bless each of you.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Not Quite Ready...
Six days into December, and I don't have my Christmas tree up! We can't decide on a natural tree or a new artificial one this year. If we go artificial, I want a tall, skinny one that will take up less floor space, and I want it to already have lights installed. Our existing lights are very old, and should be replaced anyway. My husband looked at artificial trees on sale, but they were sold out of the skinny ones. I guess we should have started earlier. Looks like a natural tree may win by default!
Before I go, here are some music videos that I love. They may help you greet this Christmas season with a little more peace, hope, and joy.
Before I go, here are some music videos that I love. They may help you greet this Christmas season with a little more peace, hope, and joy.
I Heard the Bells
One Holy Night
And... Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel
I Heard the Bells is one of my all-time favorites, One Holy Night is a beautiful original composition, and Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel is so poignant and beautiful, with a gorgeous cello part that I love. Laurie Roberts is my cousin, and Tammy is her cousin (she feels like mine, though technically she's not). The selections are from an album they made last year. There are a few more of their songs on Laurie's YouTube page. Please feel free to share with your friends on your blogs, Facebook pages, or wherever. Laurie's blog is SingTeachRun, and Tammy's is Forever in First: A First Grade Blog. I hope you enjoy the music and the blogs. Blessings my friends!
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Check Them Out...
There are a couple of blogs I've been enjoying lately. The first one is called The Four of Us. It's written by a young Christian mother, Julia McAllister, who has had a lot to deal with. It's definitely worth a read. Her December 9th post titled The "Pause" Moment is a beautiful reflection on some of the things that have happened in her family's life.
Another blog I love is Forever in First, by Tammy McMorrow. Yes, she's the same Tammy that sings on the Christmas CD, Tidings, that I've shared with you. Tammy has been a first grade teacher for 18 years. Her love of teaching shines through in her posts. She shares creative ideas that have worked with her first graders, as well as some sweet and humorous moments that have happened. Scroll down and read her post called Inspired to RACK and see the list of activities she has her students do. The point is to teach them how it feels to show kindness without expecting anything in return.
I hope these two ladies inspire you as much as they have inspired me!
Another blog I love is Forever in First, by Tammy McMorrow. Yes, she's the same Tammy that sings on the Christmas CD, Tidings, that I've shared with you. Tammy has been a first grade teacher for 18 years. Her love of teaching shines through in her posts. She shares creative ideas that have worked with her first graders, as well as some sweet and humorous moments that have happened. Scroll down and read her post called Inspired to RACK and see the list of activities she has her students do. The point is to teach them how it feels to show kindness without expecting anything in return.
I hope these two ladies inspire you as much as they have inspired me!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Another New Video...
This video has a slide show featuring the families of Laurie and Tammy.
You can hear more of their music on YouTube,
and you can download the album at iTunes or CDbaby.com!
Enjoy!
Monday, December 5, 2011
It's December, and Changes Just Keep Coming...
My heart is going so many directions today. I'm just getting over a flu bug. It decided to hit the day I brought my husband home from the hospital. He had two hernias repaired. He's been in quite a bit of pain. You forget how much you use some of those lower abdominal muscles. He's doing much better today, as am I. It's strange to have PJ out of commission, he's one of those guys that rarely gets sick and always likes to be busy. Now that he's in less pain, maybe he can enjoy the two weeks at home. He'll have time to caught up on some reading and watch some of those movies he hasn't gotten to see.
My youngest son received his High School Diploma this fall. It was a long journey for him, overcoming illness and delays. We still haven't planned a celebration, but hope to do that in the spring. He is looking at schools and making decisions on what he wants to do. He is still very interested in computer engineering, producing videos, and continuing with his cello. Recently, he built his own PC! It has all the bells and whistles that he's always wanted. He's also started a fitness plan and is dropping weight! I may have to hire him as my trainer. Maybe after the holidays are over with.
My oldest son was living with us for the past few months. He found a roommate that he gets along with very well, and they found their dream apartment. It's in the upstairs of an old home. It's so nice. He moved over Thanksgiving weekend. I'm thankful that he's just in the next town. He already told me he plans to come to our home for Christmas Eve and spent the night! I'm glad of that. I'm not quite ready to give up my Christmas mornings with my boys. I will probably never be.
My niece leaves for Seattle on Friday morning. I'm going to miss her so much. She's been my Gilmore Girls and movie buddy. It just won't be the same without her around. I'm definitely going to feel it on Christmas Eve, which is our traditional holiday time together. She's rooming with her sis and friends, so she already has a home waiting. She'll be joining the music scene in Seattle, and I hope this will jump start a career for her. She has awesome talent!
Speaking of Christmas, I have to share this YouTube video. This is my cousin, Laurie and honorary cousin, Tammy. They created a Christmas CD last year, and this is one of the songs from it. Don't forget to pause my Playlist first. This is one of my very favorite Christmas songs. I hope it blesses you.
My youngest son received his High School Diploma this fall. It was a long journey for him, overcoming illness and delays. We still haven't planned a celebration, but hope to do that in the spring. He is looking at schools and making decisions on what he wants to do. He is still very interested in computer engineering, producing videos, and continuing with his cello. Recently, he built his own PC! It has all the bells and whistles that he's always wanted. He's also started a fitness plan and is dropping weight! I may have to hire him as my trainer. Maybe after the holidays are over with.
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| My youngest, EJ, building his own computer! |
My oldest son was living with us for the past few months. He found a roommate that he gets along with very well, and they found their dream apartment. It's in the upstairs of an old home. It's so nice. He moved over Thanksgiving weekend. I'm thankful that he's just in the next town. He already told me he plans to come to our home for Christmas Eve and spent the night! I'm glad of that. I'm not quite ready to give up my Christmas mornings with my boys. I will probably never be.
My niece leaves for Seattle on Friday morning. I'm going to miss her so much. She's been my Gilmore Girls and movie buddy. It just won't be the same without her around. I'm definitely going to feel it on Christmas Eve, which is our traditional holiday time together. She's rooming with her sis and friends, so she already has a home waiting. She'll be joining the music scene in Seattle, and I hope this will jump start a career for her. She has awesome talent!
Speaking of Christmas, I have to share this YouTube video. This is my cousin, Laurie and honorary cousin, Tammy. They created a Christmas CD last year, and this is one of the songs from it. Don't forget to pause my Playlist first. This is one of my very favorite Christmas songs. I hope it blesses you.
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