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EXERCISE ROLL CALL - Wednesday

by men52

Jul 5, 2017

Just got back from spinning class and I stopped at 19.5 miles. I rode my bike to and from class that adds another 2 relaxing miles onto the total.

I hadn't done any official exercise since I rode that 17 mile group ride in Saturday. My knees hurt from that so I wanted to rest them for a few days.

Spent the afternoon yesterday list...See More

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Elaine/ret/IN Men, it sounds like your period of rest worked well for you and you're glad to be back in the bicycle saddle. How rewarding to visualize the children enjoying your book collection.

11956 steps today. I walked across town and then dropped posters for events I publicize at stores on the way home. Actually, I cheated and called DH to pick me ...See More

Jul 5, 2017

Looking fwd to connecting with fellow educators!

by Nyseducator

Jul 2, 2017

Hi everyone!

I'm new here and hope to have conversations with lots of other people here with good ideas and feedback to share. I'm planning to sub FT when school resumes, after having served various educator roles over the span of my career. I did this PT several yrs ago, and am looking fwd to the variety of teaching in different schools,...See More

SuperTeacher I wish you luck in the upcoming school year. What grades and/or subjects have you taught?

Jul 5, 2017

Many States still needed for postcard exchange

by DMurphy

Jul 5, 2017

Go to Postcards and check out the 2017-2018 School Year Postcard Exchange by Dynoteach. There is a Google Doc that Megan created where you can sign up for your state. Please remember do not sign up if your state is already taken. Great experience for all grade levels! Have fun!

Apple Seed for Wednesday, 05 July 2017

by Barb S. hs/ret

Jul 5, 2017

Being able to work in a group is a vital and necessary skill in both the work world and in families.

~ Randy Pausch

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EXERCISE ROLL CALL - Tuesday

by Elaine/ret/IN

Jul 4, 2017

Happy Independence Day to all!

11,210 steps today which included a bit of shopping and 11 miles on the bike. Weather couldn't be better than northern Indiana today.

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Summer Preparation for New School Year

by JTeach1

Jul 4, 2017

Hello Everyone,

I'm going to be teaching my first year of Kindergarten and I'm trying to prepare as much as possible over the summer. What are some things that would be beneficial to prepare/work on now? Any tips/suggestions for how to focus/start planning out the curriculum for the first weeks/months of school? Any tips/suggestions for se...See More

Can't comment either

by Liz

Jul 3, 2017

The comment is there, but there's no place to post it. If I push Enter, it just goes down to the next line.

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Bob R/CA The system is in a "between state," the chat center feed is being changed to feed users to the chatboard to read and respond. Currently you can read the post and get half of the response, but not the submit button.

For the time being, click on the title of the post and it will open the post in its chatboard. Then you can respond to the pos...See More

Jul 4, 2017

Apple Seed for Tuesday, 04 July 2017

by Barb S. hs/ret

Jul 4, 2017

What is the essence of America? Finding and maintaining that perfect, delicate balance between freedom "to" and freedom "from."

~ Marilyn vos Savant

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EXERCISE ROLL CALL - Monday

by Bev-MI

Jul 3, 2017

9,473 steps for today. Pt workout, hall walking (2 mi), and treadmill session. My sis arrives tomorrow, so I am hoping to post every day, for a while. Unless we decide to take a road trip to get out of town!!

Weigh in have been disappointing for the past few weeks. Looking for something to get over this bump in the road! I know there is n...See More

Elaine/ret/IN Hugs, Bev. You're moving, and the scales haven't noticed. Darn. Enjoy your time off.

3,727 steps today working at the church salad luncheon. Now, we're off to a BBQ at the lake. Guess which muscles I'll be "exercising" there.

Jul 3, 2017