Comments on: July Goals

By: Mrs. Griffith

Mrs. Griffith — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 20:25:30 +0000

Our district started using the Comprehension Connections book in conjunction with their toolkit and I absolutely LOVE it! The kids use the language from the books just like it has always been in their normal vocabulary!

As for a bible study, if you have never done one by Priscilla Shirer I would highly recommend her! Discerning the Voice of God AND Preparing to Hear from God are both AMAZING!

By: Mrs. Griffith

Mrs. Griffith — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 20:22:52 +0000

In reply to Christy. I've just completed Esther recently too! Anything Beth Moore does is just fabulous!

By: Shannon Porter

Shannon Porter — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 00:47:52 +0000

Cara, I agree with these ladies–we love your blog. It's inspirational and we feel like we know you! I'll definitely check out the study you recommended. Have you done No Other Gods by Kelly Minter? Best wishes for a wonderful time at the conference.

By: Shannon Porter

Shannon Porter — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 00:42:23 +0000

In reply to Christy. My ladies' Bible study did Esther a few years ago and we loved it, too! We just LOVE Beth Moore. Can't wait to do her newest one, either.

By: Marcela Franco

Marcela Franco — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 19:44:17 +0000

Correction: You have been so inspirational in my life. 😉

By: Marcela Franco

Marcela Franco — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 19:42:15 +0000

Cara, your blog was one of the first I ever discovered. You have so inspirational in my life. I love your kindness and spirituality! Thanks for the book recommendations!

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 00:22:35 +0000

I know that RAKs are personal and supposed to be kept private, but I'd love to get some ideas… no details needed! =)
*My mom always taught me to do for others, but keep it a secret between me and God.

By: Miss DeCarbo

Miss DeCarbo — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 19:11:11 +0000

Tanny McGregor is about to change your teaching life, my friend!! 🙂 🙂 You are going to love it!! 🙂

By: Linda Ferrell

Linda Ferrell — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:09:07 +0000

You are amazing! I am rereading, "one thousand gifts" byAnn Volskamp. I think you would enjoy it.

By: Partyin' with Primaries

Partyin' with Primaries — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 11:40:56 +0000

Oh my goodness!! I loveeeee Comprehension Connections, it really revolutionized the way I teach shared and guided reading. You will love the simplicity of it!

As for bible studies... Restless by Jennie Allen is an awesome, challenging study. It follows the story of Joseph and how God uses each individual for a unique purpose here on earth!! It's definitely deep and heavy at times but TOTALLY worth it! A good summer study!

Thanks for sharing, I'm always encouraged by your posts!

By: Courtney

Courtney — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 22:39:42 +0000

I would love to get a peek at your summer theme days. I have four boys who would also really enjoy something like that!

By: The Friday Afternoon Files

The Friday Afternoon Files — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 20:31:34 +0000

I LOVED The Reading Whisperer and her other book Reading in the Wild. Both made a huge difference in my classroom. I also adored Nancie Atwell's The Reading Zone, which is along the same lines.

Morning quiet time with the Lord has made such a huge impact on my life. I keep a prayer journal with my Bible to keep me on track (adult ADD) and it's been such a blessing to go through those journals from years back to see how faithful the Lord has been. At night I'm too tired to feel like I'm giving God my best.

My goals for July include organizing my 20-some years of teaching materials (blah!) and weaning myself off Mountain Dew. I'm not sure which one will kill me first...

Melanie