It’s time for the Hodgepodge!
But first, can we please take a moment to celebrate the fact that MY GRADES ARE IN! If you’re a teacher, you are totally feeling my pain. Every nine weeks is filled with the angst of deadlines such as this, only usually, I’m done earlier. Ugh. I spent over three hours last night, about three hours the night before, lunch breaks the last two days, and countless hours last week trying to get caught up.
The. Struggle. Is. Real.
But it’s done. Now all that’s left is the offering up of kleenex to students who shouldn’t be surprised by their grades but will be, nonetheless, because I suspect that they think the grade fairies were magically going to do away with all of the “missing” assignment codes.
Anyhoo…let’s get started on the questions, shall we? Oh, and here’s the link for Joyce so you can join in on the fun!
1. Besides your very own house, describe a place where you feel most ‘at home’?
The beach is my home away from home. The Mr. and I spent many a Saturday from Spring Break through the summer at the beach down the road from our house.
Even the birds feel at home here!
2. When did you last ‘hit a home run‘ with something? Explain.
Take a look at the Vegan Pumpkin Scones I made the other night! I even whipped up the Maple Glaze you see on top. So. Delicious! My non-vegan friends even gave them a thumbs up!
3. Tell us about something you love in your house or kitchen that is ‘homemade’.
I have some trinkets around the house that the kids made when they were in elementary school. They sit on top of my dresser, and every time I see them, I remember that special time when I was a stay-at-home mom. Those were probably my favorite years of all. ❤
4. ‘A man’s home is his castle’…which of the world’s ten most captivating castles (according to The Travel Channel) would you most like to visit and why-
Mont Saint-Michel (France), Edinburgh Castle (Scotland), Neuschwanstein Castle (Germany), Glamis Castle (Scotland), Windsor Castle (England), Chateau de Chambord (France), Hampton Court Palace (England), Prague Castle (Prague), St. Michael’s Mount (England), Leeds Castle (England), and Swallow’s Nest (Ukraine)
Oh goodness! I’d love to visit Scotland and England. I’ve read so many historical novels about both places, and I’m fascinated with the royal family. I vote for two trips to see the castles in both countries!
5. What’s a recent or upcoming plan or project that’s required you do a little homework before getting started? Did the homework cause you to abandon your plan or adjust it in some way?
I’m working on a new knitting project. I always do my homework beforehand to ensure that I get the right needle size and find errata that someone else has fixed.
6. In your opinion, is homework an unnecessary evil or a valuable practice? Should schools be done with homework? Why or why not? I think it’s valuable practice IF it’s not too overwhelming.
Teachers sometimes forget that. Kids need to be taught that to succeed, they are going to have to put in a little extra work. Nearly every professional career requires it. However, they shouldn’t be required to do hours of homework. That’s just ridiculous.Personally, I rarely assign homework because the reality is that my students won’t do it. I’d rather oversee their work, help them fix errors on the spot, and move on.
7. Share a favorite memory of your childhood hometown.
I grew up in a tiny town in south Alabama. My favorite memories involve lazy summer days…laying in fresh-mown grass as the sun is going down. It was always quiet and peaceful.
8. My Random Thought
Y’all, I’m doing the teacher thing hard-core right now.I might have mentioned up above that I’ve been in grading purgatory for eons, it seems.Yesterday, I was ready for work early, so I took advantage of the time to grade a few more essays.
My name is Auburnchick, and I’m not embarrassed to admit that I’m a teacher nerd.
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