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    Implementing Change in Your Life


    I have two areas in my life that I’m really working to change:

    1. I want to do a better job of keeping our house clean throughout the week. We do a good job of doing our chores once a week, but we let things get cluttered throughout the week.
    2. I want to put forth a concerted effort to speak Spanish fluently, so I can communicate better with many of my students’ families.
    Unfortunately, I’ve made a habit of telling myself that I want to change these things, instead of actually making it a habit of doing them.

    I tried to think back to times in my life when I have

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    Montessori Resources

    As a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade teacher at a public Montessori school, I use the site, Montessori Print Shop, quite often. I can download a material (like informational cards about the planets) for a couple bucks, turn around and upload the pdf on the FedEx Kinko’s website, and then pick up the material printed in color on cardstock the next day.

    I recently learned that they also offer entire teaching manuals. I added the Practical Life one to my baby registry. It’s only $18 for lots of cool activities.

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    Adorable Handmade Mobiles

    Image courtesy of petitcollage

    Oh, I am weak in the knees for these bamboo mobiles. So precious!

    Etsy is a godsend. I get a little overwhelmed if I am trying to look for something specific and have to browse through page after page, but I like just going to the homepage and taking a peek at the featured items. People are so gosh darn talented!