Mamacita says: Midterms are next week. Bummer. You see, I really like most of my students, and it makes me sad to see so many of them stressing over their midterm tests. Some of my students have several different midterm … Continue reading
Mamacita says: It’s Labor Day and I don’t feel like laboring, so I’m re-running this semi-pornographic post from Valentine’s Day, 2006. As an English teacher, I’ve spent my entire career talking about various grammatical forms, including one we call the … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Before I say anything else, I want to send a huge, grateful shout-out to Mocha Momma! You should all be reading her blog anyway, because she’s great, but add to all that, I’ve won a laptop from her … Continue reading
Is bread the better for kneading? So is the heart. Knead it then by spiritual exercises; or God must knead it by afflictions. ~Augustus William Hare and Julius Charles Hare Mamacita says: My family always knew when I’d had a … Continue reading
Mamacita says: I have never understood the utter gall and entitlement mindset of some parents. At the end of each grading period, these same parents would be storming the school, demanding a few extra points so Lil’ Bubba or Lil’ … Continue reading
Better late than never. . . . Mamacita says: Anyone of any age who “hates science” never had a good science teacher. With a good science teacher, a child will explode with enthusiasm the minute he/she runs into the house, … Continue reading