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The magic of storytelling
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Telling stories to and with young children has many benefits. Including other things, it helps to develop: relationships with the storyteller and other listeners language – vocabulary, language structure, imagery understanding of narrative structure as…
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Quotations on Character
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(https://commons.wikimedia.org) “Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.” …
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Beautiful art…was created by human beings just like you… Maya Angelou QUOTE FOR WRITERS (and people who like quotes)
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Find a beautiful piece of art. If you fall in love with Van Gogh or Matisse or John Oliver Killens, or if you fall love with the music of Coltrane, the music of Aretha…
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Quotations on Books!
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(https://pixabay.com) ? (https://pixabay.com) “A room without books is like a body without a soul.” …
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As the Clock Struck Noon
Today I was a small part of honoring those who have served and given the ultimate sacrifice. A wreath was laid at Arlington National Cemetery at noon. Simultaneously, cemeteries across America participated in the same wreath laying ceremony. It was … Continue reading
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Practice What You Preach #FridayThoughts
Words of wisdom from Ritu, a teacher and a mother.
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Quotations on Kindness
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(https://commons.wikimedia.org) “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” Plato ? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Tutu) “Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good…
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Keep Your Kids are Reading! Reading is a Good Thing!
Originally posted on Writing for the Whole Darn Universe:
The number of words a child reads and hears = success in both school and life. Wow! Writing for the Whole Darn Universe View original post
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How the Circus Brought Patriotism into My Classroom
Patriotism. I have always felt pride in America. It was just part of my growing up, and that’s a good thing. My fifth grade teacher, Miss Pinson, taught us to sing all the patriotic songs. She sang with gusto, and … Continue reading