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Monthly Archives: August 2016
A Dash of Risk
Originally posted on Playful Directions:
Beginning a new school year is rife with uncertainty. An unknown routine, strange surroundings, and rooms full of unfamiliar people all contribute to a high level of stress for both children and adults. Will I…
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Quotations on the Importance of Education
Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
(https://en.wikipedia.org) “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela ? (https://en.wikipedia.org) “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of…
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What I learned from Children
Originally posted on thehappylife101:
I would define CHILDREN as the happiest creatures in the world. Oh, don’t you just envy their enthusiasm and high-spirits! In my pondering, I realize that there are really some great things that we can learn from them-…
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The Spirit Animal Award Nomination!
I am deeply honored to have received a second Spirit Animal Award Nomination. A heartfelt and sincere thank you to Charles French at https://charlesfrenchonwordsreadingandwritingatwordpress.com I say this with the utmost of gratitude and thanks. The award speaks to the spirit, … Continue reading
The Thrill of Learning
It happens every time I open my Big Book Atlas, without fail. Children can’t sit! They are drawn to the big maps, swarming like bees to flowers. . Do you have any idea how many different things children want to … Continue reading
The Real Deal at a Museum
A trip to the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA is a wonder in itself. It never fails that I am ‘blown away’, as my anticipation or expectation is fulfilled, yet not at all in the … Continue reading
Girls Reading Books
Originally posted on Marcia Strykowski:
Have you ever watched a child, or anyone for that matter, deeply engrossed in a book? Maybe they wear a slight Mona Lisa smile. Maybe they glance away from the page for a minute, but…
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The Pen is Mighty
Writing is a powerful thing. And, so is reading. To my surprise and delight, this is what I received in the mail recently: Yes, it is a postcard from author Kate DiCamillo. It is even signed, “Your Friend”. I sent … Continue reading