Sharing Our Blessings 2025: A Thank You Giveaway

This fall has stretched me in ways I never expected. Honestly, sitting down to write a post about gratitude felt a little overwhelming at first. It’s been a season marked by change, loss, unexpected challenges, and some deeply emotional moments. But even in the hardest spaces, I’ve felt the steady, grounding presence of Christ reminding me that gratitude isn’t reserved for the easy days. It’s a posture and it’s one I’m learning to hold tightly, even when life gets messy.

With that in mind, there is so much I’m thankful for.

Grateful for the People Who Carried Me

My former teaching position was… well, not what I planned and certainly not what I hoped. But even in a setting that pushed me to my emotional, physical, and mental limits, God placed the most incredible classroom aides and personal assistants into my path. These women brought calm into the chaos, joy into the tough routines, and support into the moments where I truly needed it, both in and out of the classroom. They didn’t just enhance instruction; they helped me breathe. For them, I am endlessly grateful.

I’m also so thankful for my teammates in the autism department who welcomed me and the other newbies with open arms. Starting year 14 teaching in a new building with a new grade level is intimidating in the best circumstances; doing it during a whirlwind season is another story. And yet, they showed up. They answered questions, shared resources, and never once made me feel alone. Their kindness was a blessing I’ll carry with me forever. I’m going to truly miss working with “The A Team!” Speaking of which…

Grateful for a New Beginning

In the middle of all the upheaval, God opened a door I didn’t expect: a new teaching position in a new district, beginning December 1st. This new school already feels like such a gift. It’s close to home, the kind of close where I can get from my classroom to Gem’s daycare in under ten minutes. As a mom, that peace of mind is priceless. Finding a new position this late in the hiring season wasn’t easy, but the opportunity was placed so clearly in front of me that I can’t describe it as anything other than grace. It’s a wild story only God could write if you ever want to ask me about it!

Grateful for the Hope of Heaven

And then there’s Kennedy Rose. Losing her will forever be a part of our family story, and there will always be a space in my heart where she should be. I still ache. I still wish things were different. But I also see the blessing in knowing she is completely safe — no pain, no struggle, no risk of inheriting the endometriosis that has caused me so much suffering. She is held, loved, and whole in the arms of Jesus. And one day, I’ll get to hold her in my own arms and not just in my heart. Until then, knowing she is with Him is enough to steady me on the hardest days.

Grateful for You

Through every high and every low, this community has been a constant source of encouragement. Teachers are remarkable — resilient, compassionate, dedicated. You juggle impossible responsibilities and still find ways to show up for your students… and your own children… and your spouses… and so on. You deserve every blessing possible, and it’s truly an honor to create resources that lighten your load!

As a thank you for being here, for supporting my little corner of the teaching world, and for showing up for kids every single day… I want to share a gift with you. Two, actually!

#SharingOurBlessings2025 Blog Hop

In the spirit of giving, I’m thrilled to once again be participating in this year’s “Sharing Our Blessings” blog hop! This fabulous event brings together over 20 teaching resources from 14 passionate teacherpreneurs, covering a wide range of subjects and grade levels. You’ll find a list of participating bloggers and links to their pages here:

Once there, you can discover their contributions to the “Sharing Our Blessings” event. It’s a wonderful opportunity to explore a treasure trove of teaching materials and connect with educators who share the same passion for teaching and giving back. I’m falling deeper and deeper in love with it all this fall! Use the #SharingOurBlessings2025 hashtag on social media to connect with us.

The combined value of our resources is a true blessing at just over $85! You’ll find them all indexed on this spreadsheet checklist. Each resource is designed to save you time, engage your students, and bring a little joy into your classroom — a gift for teachers during this busy season!

❄️ Yeti Themed Task Cards ❄️

To share my blessings with you, I’m giving away not one, but two flash freebies! They are available for a limited time and go perfectly with the winter season:

1. Whole Number Rounding — Perfect for lower elementary learners (grades 2–4).
2. Decimal Rounding — Ideal for upper elementary and middle school students (grades 5+).

These printable sets are perfect for December centers, small groups, or early finishers. Plus, they pair beautifully with my upcoming blog post on ways to gamify your task cards, so you can differentiate and repurpose them for your classroom all season long!

EDITED TO ADD: If you’re reading this on or after November 25, 2025 sorry – you’ve missed the above-mentioned flash freebies! BUT DON’T GO JUST YET: I do have several other always free teaching resources for you! Sign up for my mailing list to receive the password

A $25 Gift Card Giveaway

And there’s more! As part of the blog hop, I’m giving away a $25 gift card as a small way to thank you for being part of this incredible teacher community.

Entering is simple:

• Leave a Comment: Share something you’re grateful for this year.
• Subscribe: Join my email list to stay updated on free resources, blog posts, and future giveaways.

A random winner will be computer-generated on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, and the gift card of their choice will be sent via email.

Best of luck, friends! Thank you for being part of this little corner of my teaching world. Your presence here is truly a blessing. 💛 EDITED TO ADD: The gift card giveaway is now over! A heartfelt congratulations to our winner!

A Season of Gratitude and Giving

This season has reminded me that even in challenging times, there is always something to be grateful for — and always ways to share our blessings with others. Through this blog post, the winter task card freebies, the $25 gift card giveaway, and the #SharingOurBlessings2025 blog hop, I hope to give back to the incredible community of educators who inspire, support, and encourage me every day.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of my world — for cheering me on, for caring about my family, and for continuing to support my work through the brightest and the hardest chapters. I pray this season brings you rest, hope, and reminders of the blessings tucked into your own story! 💛