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S’more Math & Science, Please!

A yummy snack of s'mores with vanilla ice cream and strawberries.

For the love of learning, make the everyday moments count with your children. They’ll remember your conversations more than boring curriculum!

Posted byMelody McAllisterMay 19, 2020May 19, 2020Posted inChildren, Family, Math, pandemic, Social Emotional Learning, teachingLeave a comment on S’more Math & Science, Please!

Sincerest Apologies

Sincere apologies are not automatic and leave out the tiny, ruinous “IF.”

Posted byMelody McAllisterMay 15, 2020May 16, 2020Posted inChildren, EdTech, Faith, Family, pandemic, Social Emotional Learning, teachingLeave a comment on Sincerest Apologies

Mother

Wherever you find yourself today, your role as Mother is honored.

Posted byMelody McAllisterMay 9, 2020Posted inChildren, Faith, Family, Miscarriage, pandemicLeave a comment on Mother

It’s Ok To Have A Bad Day

It’s okay to have a bad day. It doesn’t mean your faith is weak or you are ungrateful for all you have. It means, you are human and need support.

Posted byMelody McAllisterApril 16, 2020November 3, 2020Posted inChildren, Faith, Family, pandemic, Self-Care, Social Emotional Learning2 Comments on It’s Ok To Have A Bad Day

Letting Go Of Control

When I began teaching in the early 2000s, to earn high marks on my teacher evaluation, I needed to show that I was the boss and first in command in my classroom.  One of my principals in those early years compared me to a teammate, who taught in a way completely different than I did. …

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Posted byMelody McAllisterApril 6, 2020Posted inteachingLeave a comment on Letting Go Of Control

Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father,Thank You for seeing us through another day. We come before You with humble hearts. We lift up all the doctors, nurses, and all people working in healthcare and their protection. We lift up their families. We pray they will be reunited soon. We pray for Your supernatural wisdom and strength to guide them …

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Posted byMelody McAllisterApril 2, 2020Posted inteaching2 Comments on Prayer for Today

It’s Okay To Change: Next Steps

This is my follow up piece to a January blog post titled Its Okay To Change. I hope you find it helpful and it was such a pleasure to guest blog for Parent Square Learning Network! https://psln.parentsquare.com/blog/supporting-lgtbq-students-as-a-christian-educator

Posted byMelody McAllisterFebruary 26, 2020Posted inteaching2 Comments on It’s Okay To Change: Next Steps

Math Mentoring: The Struggle is Real AND it’s an Asset!

Struggling in math has been my greatest asset as a math teacher.

Posted byMelody McAllisterFebruary 4, 2020March 22, 2020Posted inChildren, EdTech, Equity, Family, Math, Social Emotional Learning, teaching4 Comments on Math Mentoring: The Struggle is Real AND it’s an Asset!

Born To Fly

Hanging around my house, you might get annoyed with me after hearing THAT SONG for the twentieth time. When a song’s lyrics and sound resonate with me, I just have to learn the words, know its background and artist, see its video, and understand its entire context. I’m a bit much 😉 when good music …

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Posted byMelody McAllisterJanuary 7, 2020January 7, 2020Posted inteaching2 Comments on Born To Fly

It’s Okay To Change

It’s okay to change. It’s okay to grow. They are depending on it.

Posted byMelody McAllisterJanuary 2, 2020March 22, 2020Posted indiversity, Equity, Faith, Inclusion, teaching5 Comments on It’s Okay To Change

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