I'm so LUCKY to have you in my class!

When I first started teaching I wondered  how challenging the students would be. I heard how difficult your first couple of years are. I was blessed with an awesome group my first year. The following year I got even luckier! Eight years later and I cannot say I've experienced "the worst" year of teaching. Don't get me wrong, I've had difficult times but they had nothing to do with the students and everything to do with the "politics" of education.  I love giving my kids this gift to let them know how lucky I feel.

March is the perfect time to give your students a cute gift to express how important they are to you.  I recently attended a staff development where we had the phenomenal Dave Weber express the importance of relationships with your staff and students. This is the perfect opportunity to build that relationship with them. You can do this with any age group. Even though 6th graders act like they are too cool they really love it! I also made some for my kids teachers. My 3 boys attend my school so it was nice to build that relationship with my peers as well.

                   Materials:

• Snack size ziplock baggies
  Lucky Charms cereal
  Label for students
  Label for a buddy teacher
  Label for child's teacher