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 thinks so.Consider the following …
Monthly Archive: May 2007
May
07
Reminder: Mothers Day is Next Sunday!
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.
May
05
Is creativity as important as literacy? Better yet: Do schools care?
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 …
May
02
What to do when your child is getting teased
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, …
May
01
Things to do on vacation, or The joys of late childhood
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 were …
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