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Entries from May 2007

Mission Imblogable: 5 tips for parents of young bloggers

May 10th, 2007 · 35 Comments

As an educator, I’m a big fan of writing–journaling in particular. I really can’t say enough about it. Journal writing does wonders for both personal and academic growth. From creative and critical thinking, to problem solving, to communication skills, journaling is indeed the bomb. And I’m not the only one that […]

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Tags: Children · Teaching · Parenting · Growth

How a king deals with girl stuff

May 9th, 2007 · 8 Comments

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there was a king living happily with his queen and two princesses. All was well in this particular kingdom until one evening. The king was putting the final touches on some speech or declaration and was just preparing to retire to the royal […]

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Tags: Learning · Humor · Children · Parenting · Growth · mysteries

Reminder: Mothers Day is Next Sunday!

May 7th, 2007 · 3 Comments

 
These pictures came to me via email this morning from, ironically enough, my mother.
I think that was her way of reminding me that Mothers day is fast approaching.
My mom–queen of subtlety.
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Tags: Humor · Children · Fun Stuff

Is creativity as important as literacy? Better yet: Do schools care?

May 5th, 2007 · 2 Comments

This winter I was introduced to TED talks a collection of speeches by today’s most intelligent people. The range of topics are fascinating so I strongly encourage anyone to check it out.
Anyway, one of the first speeches I heard/saw (because you can, if you choose, just download the sound without the video as a podcast) […]

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Tags: Learning · Children · Teaching · Growth

What to do when your child is getting teased

May 2nd, 2007 · 9 Comments

Teasing: The stress

I came home from my second job tonight to learn that my eight-year-old daughter has been keeping something from us.
She’s getting teased.
Thankfully it only started yesterday. But that’s two days now she’s had to endure it. I feel bad for the kid–kind of. Because tonight, after some discussion and role-playing, […]

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Tags: Learning · Children · Parenting · Growth

Things to do on vacation, or The joys of late childhood

May 1st, 2007 · 1 Comment

I found this recently. The context is pre-vacation for a couple of my students. I’m not sure where they were going together but I remember it being far enough that they needed a plane ride.
I think this list was written by a girl that was staying behind to the girl or girls that […]

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Tags: Humor · Children · Fun Stuff · Growth