What puts a spring in your step? by: Jennifer Mitchell

 What puts a Spring in my step?

This time of the year sometimes it is nice to reflect on what puts a spring in your step.  After some reflection these are the things that make me happy.

-- when my students understand a new concept

-- when my students sing along to our class playlist

-- when a new trip to Disney is planned

-- when we have warm spring days in Missouri 

(and I can get outside and enjoy them)

-- when I discover a new author that I love!

-- sharing poetry with kids that they love

-- when my students create their own poetry

-- taking my dogs on a walk

-- seeing flowers bloom

-- connecting with old friends

-- driving around in my Jeep with the top down

Poetry that second grade has been working on

by: Jennifer Mitchell -- teacher in the Kansas City area