Sharing Our Blessings

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress;
My God, in Him I will trust.”
       - Psalm 91:1-2

One thing this year has brought home to me is that there are new beginnings. This world is broken, and that brings death, pain, loss, anxiety, fear, and so many other struggles - many of which we experienced in extra measure last year.

But praise God, this is not the end of the story. He's also a God of seasons and the mourning last year has led to a new season of embracing His adventure! Knowing that our life has no guarantee of tomorrow, we were super intentional about making choices to protect our time so we could invest in and invite our loved ones along with us on new adventures. And what a treasured blessing  that purposeful priority-setting was as it led to amazing memories we will treasure for years to come. 

If this hope sounds foreign and strange to you, find out more about the hope He offers here.

It's a hope truly worth being thankful for.

Sharing Our Blessings

I'm joining an incredible group of teacher bloggers to not only share our blessings but also give away some awesome stuff. Stick around at the end of this post for two free resources, a chance to win a $25 TpT gift card, and links to other free items! 

We are incredibly thankful for YOU and all the amazing work you are doing this year. It is hard, but you are making a difference! 

FREE GIFT #1: Teacher Time-Saving Template & Lesson

To help say thank you, please enjoy some of our favorite resources for FREE.  

On Sunday & Monday, you can grab our Time-Saving Teacher Template & Lesson for FREE.

In the Teacher Time-Saving Template you'll learn ...

  • The 4T system I use to prioritize my time inside and outside the classroom
  • The power of committing to regular "brain dumps" 
  • The key question I ask before I begin each week
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FREE GIFT #2: math logic puzzle activity


We're also giving away a FREE Order of Operations Logic Puzzle Activity ($5 value).

This activity is a great way to practice math while also building teamwork & problem-solving skills.

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    2. for my boss who approved my 7 day leave so I could be with my daughter during this time.
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