Tag: education
Night at the Arboretum
Embrace the arrival of spring and learn about baby animals in the wild.
Celebrate the Spring Equinox and revel in the beauty of the Overland...
The Return to (Summer) School
The past three weeks, I have been teaching summer school Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Going into it, everyone was...
I Can Do Better
In schools, there is this thing called an “I can…” statement. It’s a learning goal written in terms of what students can do when...
Helping Kids Stay Motivated During Distance Learning
I’ve been a school counselor for about fifteen years, and in that time I’ve had lots of different experiences. Every one of them has...
COVID School
Okay, friends. Time to check in on everyone and their foray into the world of homeschooling. We are on day #3498 of distance learning,...
Born Different: Teaching Kids How To Talk to Someone Who Looks...
"Look, Mom, that baby is missing her hand!”
My daughter was born in July of 2018 with a physical "difference"; she was born with just...
Patient Teacher, Impatient Mother
My entire life: "I can't wait to be a mother. I think I might even be good at staying at home all day. I’m...
Staying Entertained While Stuck At Home
Last week, I noticed that my flowers have started to bloom. I can see bits of green grass sprouting up, and we are starting...
Thanks to Coronavirus, You’re a Homeschool Teacher Now
Congratulations! You’ve just graduated from the University of Corona with a degree in Home Education and an emphasis in What Do I Do Now?...
Five Creative Ways to Get Your Kids to Read in Quarantine
My sister is a professor who teaches future teachers. With everyone’s educational world suddenly changing, the latest assignment for her college students is to...
Preparing Your Child to be Ready for the Road
Prepare the child for the road, not the road for the child.
I was scrolling through Facebook the other day and these words on...
A Local Look at Early Childhood Education
Over the last two years, I’ve felt compelled to learn more about how various systems in our area work in order to be a...
Beyond Room Parent and School Carnivals: Getting Involved in Your Teen’s...
When my kids were little, it was easy to figure out how to be involved in their learning and school life. Volunteer sign-ups and...
Acing the School Valentine’s Day Party
Alright moms, raise your hand if you’ve gotten the email, looking for volunteers to help with your child’s Valentine’s Day party at school. Now,...
Awardless
I had a conversation with a mom I didn't know online yesterday. She had posted in a local group about how her daughter's Kindergarten...
