Teacher, Mentor, Writer, Grandmother
For about a month I kept swatting away flying insects near my left eye that were continually annoying me. I saw what appeared to be a brown horse that danced around in front of my left eye. The horse image darted across the page as I tried to read. Daylight made it worse. A visit […]
Read MoreThere have been so many times of uncertainty caused by the global pandemic. Times when it was hard to plan for the future, or even tomorrow. One thing I told myself again and again, ” I will follow guidelines, and I will not put myself or others in danger.” I also worried if I would […]
Read MoreCheck out these books. They are great books to teach what TRUE friendship is and help you build a sweet, kind, caring class community. Note: Most of these books are geared more fo Kindergarten-Second grade. Disclaimer: This is an Associate ad. I may receive a small commission from any sale at no extra cost to […]
Read MoreEveryone loves a good laugh. These are great books that can motivate and inspire kids to love reading. I have collected a variety that are sure to get the giggles going. As part of an affiliate program, I may receive a small commission for each sale. Thank you for looking. With vibrant language, artwork and […]
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For me there is no greater joy than watching my grandkids grow, learn, laugh. I love their discoveries, the belly laughs and spontaneous kisses. They remind me of how important it is to make good memories.
Read MoreToday is my birthday and I am happy and grateful to enjoy another year. Getting older would not be my first choice, but I can kick up a fuss or embrace it. My goal this year is to eat right, show gratitude, give love more often, smile more, learn more, travel. read, sew, have adventures, […]
Read MoreI have many reasons to be grateful. It’s been a tough year, but at times I see glimmers of hope that we may all be on the road to living whatever our normal was, only stronger, better, more resilient. A trip to the grocery store, then my favorite cafe took on a new ambiance. I […]
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Read MoreReluctant readers are often struggling, unmotivated or uninspired. Reading aloud to a child introduces them to the story without the extra work of decoding. The child is free to use their imagination. A good read aloud can work wonders! Here are some books for kids that would be great to read aloud or independently. Take […]
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Read MoreWhen was the last time you picked a dandelion and blew the seeds while you made a wish? Why is it so easy for children to embrace simple joys, while adults rarely give themselves permission to engage in a nature moment for the soul? At a friend’s house recently, I noticed a group of red […]
Read MoreI have been reading more in the last 14 months than I ever have. Being the owner of at least fifty books that been collecting dust, I kept promising myself I would use the pandemic as an opportunity to catch up on my reading. I am glad to report that I completed almost every book. […]
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