Tag: education
A Guide to Daycares, Preschools, & Private Schools in Fairfield County
Education might be the most valuable thing we can provide for our children. With so many options out there it’s hard to know what...
Considering Distance Learning For the Fall: A Round-Up of Online Learning...
In the upcoming weeks, many school districts may decide to open on a distance learning format. Some parents may make that choice for their...
To Kindergarten or Not to Kindergarten During COVID-19
The classic Kindergarten question comes around every year. "Should I send my child with a late-year birthday to Kindergarten or "red shirt" them for...
Summer Camp: Virtual Style
It's pretty safe to say that most of us will not forget the year of 2020. We have been enduring a bizarre time in...
Now is Our Most Teachable Moment
During my second year of teaching, during what was meant to be a fun game of vocabulary review with students running up to the...
Kindergarten Plus COVID Equals An Extra Dose of Anxiety
My husband and I recently sat through our twins’ kindergarten orientation. Like many gatherings these days, it was conducted over a Zoom call. There...
Owning Privilege: Resources for My Fellow White Mothers
I am a white mother. That is my privilege. With this privilege, my two white sons can leave the house with little worries.
I am...
Showing Appreciation to Teachers From a Distance
May 4-8 is National Teacher Appreciation Week. This year, maybe more than ever, it is important to show our appreciation to teachers during this crisis.
I...
How to Facilitate a Research Project for Grades K-6 to Provide...
I am sure by this point, you have been flooded with resources, games, websites, and apps that will keep your children from regressing.
I am...
Dear Teachers: We Miss you
Dear teachers,
I’ve written to you before. My last letter was drafted in adoration for you because of the way you keep our kids safe...