I feel like I am slogging through my day both literally and metaphorically. Mimi takes on creating change for herself by rethinking old practices and redefining teaching on her own terms. Yet all too often, teachers are told when, how, and why to change. Two stars.Being a teacher means embracing constant change. So that would be fiction, yes? Oh, well, my library calls it non-fiction and so will I.for the challenges. Overall, a fairly disappointing read that is shelved as non-fiction even though she goes out of her way to tell us that she's making things up-not real stories and not about real people (little or big). But maybe that's supposed to be part of the humor.Nah. Surely to goodness you don't talk this way in front your little friends. Second, and maybe it's just me and the fact that I don't use swear words myself.but if you're a second grade teacher presenting a book about teaching second graders, then I don't expect to see swearing on every other (if not every) page of your precious tome. Several places could use a better editorial eye than they received. First.honey, if you're going to rag on your fellow teachers for their grammar, spelling and whatnot in various handouts and presentations mentioned throughout the book, then you ought to be a little bit closer to word perfect yourself. Mimi, who apparently counts herself among the "Super Teachers" group at her school. Not that there aren't any funny parts.but they were few and far between and I didn't enjoy the book nearly as much as anticipated. I'm not quite sure what happened between reading that snippet at the library and bringing the book home, but somewhere in between most of the humor leaked out of the book. It is a book that grew out her blog (It's Not All Flowers & Sausages) and covers everything from pee jokes to her cutesy nicknames for coworkers (The Fanny Pack) and students (Goggles, Braids, etc) alike. Mimi's life and times as a second grade teacher-with her takes on everything from administration to "teaching to the test" to parents and her "little friends" (as she calls her students). It is intended to be a humorous look at Mrs. I opened it up and found an amusing tidbit and thought it would be a perfect short read for some of my reading challenges. Mimi-caught my eye on my last visit to the library. It's Not All Flowers & Sausages: My Adventures in Second Grade by Jennifer Scoggin-aka Mrs. It's Not all Flowers & Sausages: Mini-Review.Virtual Tour: John Smith: Last Known Survivor of t.Harlan Ellison's 7 Against Chaos: Mini-Review.
India Black & the Gentleman Thief: Review.Challenge Complete: Cruisin' Thru the Cozies.
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