Tag: education
The Olympics and My Daughters
It has been some time since the closing ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics, but the excitement and impact the games had have not...
From Grandmother’s House We Grow
I can’t believe my oldest is going into Pre-K 3. It’s literally like I’ve blinked my eyes, and here we are! Like most parents,...
Rediscovering the Magic of Reading
When I was a kid, books were my sanctuary. I would stay up late into the night, flashlight in hand, eagerly devouring the adventures...
Dear August, Take It Easy On Me, OK? Love, A Teacher
Dear August,
It’s me, a teacher. We need to talk. I know you’re part of the wonderful summer season, and that’s one of the things I love...
Kids’ Book Series for Summer Reading
Fostering a love of reading is important to me as a teacher and mom. I want my kids to enjoy a good book and...
In Defense of Technology
My husband and I are computer people. Scratch that. We’re tech people. We use a myriad of items for work, correspondence, music, sources of...
Graduation, A Poem To My Child
My child,
Each life milestone evokes rejoice,
For you, for me. Connected spirits.
Every accomplishment highlights your growth,
For time allows seeds to bloom into flowers.
The heartaches and...
The Best Teacher Gift: What to Get and What to Avoid
As the end of the school year approaches, lots of moms ask about what kinds of gifts to get teachers. Having been a teacher...
An Open Letter to Our Preschool Upon My Youngest’s Graduation
To Our Preschool,
Well, I guess this is it. My family has officially made it. At the end of this month, my youngest will walk...
Troop Beverly Hills 2.0
I honestly never thought that out of all my kids, my daughter would be the one to get involved in scouts. My oldest son...