Pinterest!

Ahhh, Pinterest. Whatever would I do without you? When I read that part of my assignment was to write about a social bookmarking resource I love to use, I got so excited to rave about Pinterest! If you are a teacher and you are looking to expand your idea box, Pinterest is for you. This resource has come to the rescue many times this school year. Whether I need help organizing my student's writing binders, if I'm looking for creative anchor charts, if I need some fun teacher wardrobe ideas, Pinterest is my first stop. If you're going to use it for your classroom, you do have to be careful to make sure whatever you choose to create aligns well with your curriculum and objectives. But, there's no doubt that this resource has plenty for every teacher, regardless of subject or grade level! If you haven't checked it out, please do!

Here is the link to my teaching board, check it out! : Cera's Teaching Pinterest Board

Tales of a First Year Teacher

Hello world! 

My name is Cera and I'm a first year teacher in Texas. I've started my teaching career at a great school teaching 4th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies. I'm from Dallas Texas and I attended THE University of Texas (Hook 'em). I did not graduate with a degree in teaching, though in hindsight it would have made things a lot easier ;). I went the alternative certification route and, although this year has been packed with things to do on top of my normal job, I'm thankful that the classroom was not my first stop after college. As I have learned and continue to learn something new about my job every day, I feel very thankful for my opportunity to teach America's youth. I believe that the things I experienced during my short stint in corporate America has made me that much more appreciative of what I get to do every day. I'm glad that I get to make a difference and am proud to serve my community bearing God's grace. I absolutely love my job and it's the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I'm so excited to share my experiences with you and hope to spread a little joy with some fourth grade funnies along the way! 

Here we go!

This is a TED talks video I saw that was a game changer for me. Take a minute and enjoy!