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Tag Archives: education
When I Became a ‘Real’ Teacher
‘TheHundred Little Things’ The hundred little things- that’s what it’s all about, in teaching and in life. It took me many years as a teacher to figure this out. Thank goodness I had a ‘lightbulb moment’. As a teacher, I … Continue reading
Why Reading Aloud Made Cuban Cigars Great
While reading aloud is my passion and what I do- because it makes a marked difference in learning- I always write about reading aloud to children. Well, there’s more. Adults. The proof of reading aloud making a difference is in … Continue reading
Posted in Jim Trelease, reading, reading aloud
Tagged Cuban cigars, education, Jim Trelease, literacy, reading aloud, The Read-Aloud Handbook
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The Art Museum
Museums are always a source of wonder and inspiration for me. I introduce art in a big way to my preschool class, so when I’m inspired, they are, too. This week I visited the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, … Continue reading
Two Blog Awards
Thank you to my good friend and happy blogger Nina over at The Happy Life – http://www.thehappylife101.wordpress.com – for nominating me for the Versatile Blog Award. I am honored! The rules are to list seven random facts about yourself, and … Continue reading
Posted in Early Education, Kindness, Peace
Tagged blog award, education, Inspiration, Kindness, Quotes
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Charles French, Author and Educator
I am pleased to tell you about Charles French, an accomplished author and educator who is publishing his new book, Maledicus: Paranormal Investigative Society Book I. Let me start at the beginning of my story of Dr. French; his blogging, … Continue reading
Posted in Author interview, Uncategorized
Tagged Author interview, education, Horror novel
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Three Quotation Challenges
I have been nominated for this quotation challenge, to come up with three quotations. This is no small potatoes, as the field is filled with excellence. That means two things to me; quotes that are both brilliant and simple, because … Continue reading
Teaching History With Picture Books
As I read one of the classic children’s books, The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton, it turned out to be an unexpected history lesson. This wonderful book begins with a charming little house on a hill, living through days … Continue reading
“Starry Night” II
I will never underestimate children and art. This story is why. I have been introducing a variety of styles of art to children as we prepare our annual Art Show for the community. Currently we are learning about France, and … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching young children, Uncategorized
Tagged art, classical music, education, Starry Night, teaching art, teaching young children
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