I’m going to call the next chapter Fall Back through the holidays. The start of the school year is now behind me. I made change I deemed appropriate for me personally. I will always feel guilty for that, but it’s time to move forward. This week students are taking the Fall assessment so there is […]
I’ve been back to school for almost 3 weeks and am trying to get into my routine. Routines are so important for us all because we crave structure. Within that structure, we can set predictable steps which happen night after night and as a child grows, they become more independent. Children crave a structure and […]
Wow! It’s been a roller coaster this school year. I’ve started a new position and had 3 days of teacher training about the district. Then once teachers had to be in school there were 5 days of additional teacher training. We received a day of time to work in our classrooms. In 29 years, I […]
Well, it’s 10:00 p.m. I have two more full days of summer vacation. I’ve already worked at my new school and spent a few days getting ready for the new year. I, as an educator, have 8 days of school prior to students starting. There’s never enough time as hard I try. I feel excited, […]
Art Use a shower curtain to paint on. Fingerpaint or use Qtips or cotton balls add beads/cheerios to string to make a necklace Use playdoh with cookie cutters use air drying clay to create garden sculptures make things out of recyclables (get creative) Dye eggs (it’s not just for Easter draw pictures on the sidewalk […]
Good morning. Today is a beautiful Friday for me. It’s probably been a long week for you and your child. Friday Fun Day can be a way for you to calm both your family and your child. If your child completes expected activities all week, why not make Friday a day without chores or homework […]
As a Special Education Teacher, the closing of a school year brings a mixed bag of emotions. We are exhausted and elated that it is summer break, but our students and their families will be struggling. This breaks my heart. I have tried to include activities for your child to do, some independently, to make […]
Hi parents. Don’t overthink what your child will enjoy. Put activities out and see how they role with it. As an educator, activities fail and I learn to change it or get rid of it for good. Likes change overtime which is typical for everyone. Its July and you need to make it through the […]
Good morning, I hope. I am relaxing after having some outpatient surgery and am enjoying my beautiful backyard. The quiet and peace are helping me feel better already. I am sitting in the quiet, listening to the birds, enjoying the sunshine, watching the birds in their newly made nests and am enjoying the beautiful color […]
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