Educating the Whole Child in Kindergarten
It’s no secret that I puffy heart LOVE teachers. As a teacher, I’ve walked in those tired shoes and know how overwhelming life can be. Teachers choose a career that is often undervalued and unappreciated yet they couldn’t be more deserving of our respect and admiration. Teachers are responsible for educating and preparing this generation for the future. We set…
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Back to school season means the anticipation of Show and Tell! Kids love this age-old tradition of bringing an item in to share with their peers. It can be a mind-bending decision trying to decide what to bring in; after all, what your child has in mind and what you have in mind can be two very different things. So…
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If a child in your life has a problem with sensory processing, you may be wondering what you can do to support them. Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can offer support. This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart because my youngest son has always had sensory issues. After years of therapy, I…
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From right here in the good old USA to traveling overseas, there are so many great destinations to plan a trip to this year that can’t be missed. Below are just a few of some hot “new” destinations that are being discovered as the perfect vacation spot. New Zealand. There is way more to this gorgeous country than the backdrop…
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Learning how to talk to your kids about their feelings is one of the most important things you can ever do as a parent. When you open that door, sharing feelings can change your relationship for the better. Parenting is a tough job and there may be times when you feel like you’re struggling to know the right things to…
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Is your classroom setup not working for you? Are you looking for ways you can renovate or reorganize to make it better for your students and better for you to teach? Changing a classroom set up could be just what you need to make all the difference in productivity and your ability to teach well. Here are some ideas on…
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Can you ever really get too much art into your day? We are so excited to share with you seven great ways to incorporate art into your day. Art is wonderful for a variety of reasons and if you’re a teacher, you’re going to know the benefits more than anyone. When students have art in the classroom, it makes learning…
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You go to school for at least four years to learn all that you need to know about teaching. Why is it then, that when you come out and you start putting that knowledge into practice, you realize there are a lot of things you didn’t know? College cannot prepare you for everything you will learn about being a teacher….
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My husband and I have been married for over fifteen years. He is my favorite person in the history of ever. Being the parents of three kids means we have had many times when date nights were challenging or even nonexistent. We had to work hard to make sure that we made time for one another. I have always put…
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