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I often write about being kind, but what about neglecting to be kind and not stepping in. It is all too common. Read on!

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I often quote E.B. White on his keen observations of nature. M.C. Tuggle gives us another remarkable quotation.

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Imagination is the root of learning, discovery, and joy. Thank you, Charles French, for these excellent quotations on imagination.

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Growing Bookworms – Reasons why reading is good for your child or teenager’s mental health

Originally posted on Writing to be Read:
From March 2020 mental health increased world-wide and those affected include children and teenagers. Post-pandemic, mental health issues continue to be prevalent among children and teenagers. Although most children and teenagers who contracted…

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Boxcars

Originally posted on Andrew Joyce:
A while back, my friend Jennie asked me to repost this story. I told her it was way too long for a blog (12,000 words) even though I had posted it once before. Well, I’ve…

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A Few Quotations On Book Banning

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
“Books and all forms of writing have always been objects of terror to those who seek to suppress truth.”                        …

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Jennie’s Doors

Welcome to Thursday Doors! This is a weekly challenge for people who love doors and architecture to come together to admire and share their favorite … Jennie’s Doors

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appetite.

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
? we are learning and doing so many new things: how to weave how to be very gentle with a rescue mini pony how to make veggie sushi how to…

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Wonder—5+ Stars

Originally posted on Pete Springer:
Wonder by R.J. Palacio Like most elementary teachers, certain books became annual reads in my classroom. It would seem a disservice not to share those books with a whole new crop of children. Of course,…

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Thank You Letters!

Today we got mail!  Our pen-pals in Michigan sent us a gigantic thank you letter.  What a treat!  Thank you Beth at I didn’t have my glasses on…. Just look at all that beautiful drawing and hard work.  It is … Continue reading

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