Category: Rachel Skirvin
The Necessary No
Have you ever had your heart set on something in such a way that you thought hearing “No,” would absolutely devastate you? Working with children, though rewarding, can warrant the use of the word “No” more often than not. “Can I touch the hot stove?” “May I eat cookies for dinner?” May I hit my… View Article
When Forgiveness Doesn’t Make Sense
This is a tough article for me to write. I understand forgiveness, and I appreciate it when I need it personally. However, it usually only sounds easy until you have to do it. When I was a teenager, school shootings were not something we were afraid of. We were not afraid because the world around us… View Article
Something New in 2022
We are exactly one week into 2022, and it already feels strangely similar to last year. This pandemic has seemed to drag on much longer than many of us anticipated. I think we all imagined that by this point, there would have been some sort of reprieve. All I can say is that even with the… View Article
What Does Christmas Mean to You?
I have this fun activity I do with my elementary-aged students. Each week, at the start of the first class, I assign a creative paragraph that is always due on Friday. I have had topics on “What do you want to be when you grow up?” “Who is your favorite superhero?” “Who is someone you… View Article
No, Thank You.
I was raised in a southern-style home. Manners were a big deal growing up. Saying “Yes,” without a “Ma’am or sir” following it was a surefire way to get yourself in trouble. Saying “Please and thank you” was also necessary. This week is Thanksgiving. It is a time for families and friends to gather around… View Article