larissakemp

Loving life and chasing my dreams as a church planter's wife, dyslexia specialist, mom, pianist, worshiper, blogger, and reader.

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Best dyslexia success story so far this year: when trying to read, a student often interrupted class yelling at himself for being stupid. Now, seeing growth, he interrupts class yelling excitedly about how smart he is. I love when kids change the way they talk about themselves!

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There’s a fat squirrel that runs down the fence right outside my kitchen window, stops, and shakes his tail at my dogs. They lose their minds barking EVERY SINGLE TIME. Reminds me of when the kids were toddlers. “Mom, he’s almost touching me!”

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@MeagenBaker I love this. You would be allowing the hands on kids who thrive on construction the fun of creating the miniature “set” and your tech kids who love green screen technology a chance to shine.

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What a great conversation to have with teachers on your campus

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North TX friends: The Crossroads Community Church in Van Alstyne is giving away prom dresses TODAY. Sign up for your shopping time here: https://t.co/ytISXELRUH

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@lesliefisher realized at #TCEA that when I tweeted out about the $1 merge cubes last year, I should have bought stock in the company. Wow! Cool what they are doing now for education.

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Returning to work today excited about all I learned at #TCEA and ready to share with my friends.

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@bethhill2829 This is why we need to teach digital citizenship. My generation did not learn those skills and it shows.

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Totally survived our first presentation to other educators. Thanks @LacySanders20 for all your support and thanks to everyone who attended Oral Admin with Ease at #TCEA for your kind words and great input into the conversation of how we can accommodate students in the classroom.

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#TCEA Want to learn easy ways to accommodate oral admin for special needs kids? Come see me and @LacySanders20 Friday morning at 8:00 in room 214D. BTW it’s our first time to present to a group!!! Show us some love!!!

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Immersive Reader is now embedded in flip grid. Thanks for including my dyslexic students in your product! @Flipgrid #TCEA

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“If I’m not willing to accept other people’s mistakes, they won’t be willing to accept mine.” Powerful #TCEA @gerrybrooksprin

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You can’t change the personalities of the people you work with, but you can change you. See their gifts, even if they are different from you. #TCEA @gerrybrooksprin

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Let the laughs begin. #TCEA

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Standing room only to hear Gerry Brooks this morning! #TCEA

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What: Learning Ally - free audio books for kids with reading disabilities. When: 12 today. Where:Poster session 3 #TCEA
Come meet me, see my favorite audio book platform for my dyslexic students, and tell me your success stories.

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Excited to head to San Antonio for #TCEA conference next week. I am presenting for the first time (3x!). I’m rotating between excited and hyperventilating.

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I received a copy of The Christmas Remedy to review. Although I am typically not a romance fan, this one raised some intriguing questions about tradition and the role of health care in the Amish community. Good read. #prhpartner

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Speaking tomorrow morning at my church about becoming a strong, healthy faith family. Super nervous, also super excited. Prayers appreciated.