It’s been awhile since I have given this little blog the attention it deserves – and with it being a brand new year, there is no better time for me to start putting a little more time and effort into this space. When I started I Heart Grade 3, I was so full of motivation and couldn’t wait to share my ideas about teaching, learning, and life in general but life in its truest form came between myself and this space on the web. As I was reevaluating my goals for the coming year, I decided to put a little more emphasis on this blog as a personal challenge. And what better way to start than to re-introduce myself with the hopes of finding like minded educators to share my ideas with and to learn from?
Where to start? Well, my name is Monica and I am the creator here at I Heart Grade 3. I live in Quebec, Canada. Like you, I wear many hats. I am a mom of three children, a wife, a dog mom, a full time teacher, curriculum creator, published author, figure skating and hockey fan, voracious reader, wine drinker, Tim Hortons fanatic, and afternoon nap time enthusiast!
Being all of these things all at once means that there are times where some things in my life, like this blog and my curriculum materials, get pushed to the side as I tend to the other things going on around me. I am at a point in my life where everything revolves around my two youngest and their educational and extracurricular activities – and I am soaking up as much of it as I can because I know it will not last forever. This post, for me, is the beginning of my personal progress towards trying to find balance in my personal life with experiencing growth in my professional life. Tall order? Absolutely! And I am so ready for the challenge!
Part of my vision for my website and educational materials required updating and revamping my products. I also have a plan introducing a storefront to this blog for easy access as well. In the meantime, please feel free to click on the links below to take a peek at the various spaces on the internet where you can find I Heart Grade 3!
I Heart Grade 3 on TeachSimple
I Heart Grade 3 on Mieux Enseigner
Morning Meetings and Closing Circles: Classroom-Ready Activities That Increase Student Engagement and Create a Positive Learning Community – my first book!
And there you have it! A little resumé of me and what I am all about!
I want to take this time to wish you a very Happy New Year and say thank you for providing me with the motivation I need to get this blog back up and going!
Linda says
Welcome back Miss Monica! Looking forward to reading your blog again. 😊
I Heart Grade 3 says
Why thank you, Miss Deragon! Looking forward to seeing you again!