Watching your children grow up is a strange thing. Just six years ago I became a mother when I gave birth to this beautiful bundle of baby boy. I was terrified and elated. And six years later I still experience those conflicting emotions on a daily basis. He’s no longer a beautiful bundle of baby…
Continue ReadingWe had to run to Target today and while we were there Henry’s birthday money finally burned a hole in his pocket. He got a “really awesome” double light saber. I’ll admit it’s pretty cool. If you’re into light sabers. After Target we stopped at Vitamin Cottage. The kids were pushing their little carts along…
Continue ReadingI was pretty excited about this and was super pleased with how it turned out. My very own creation! Salad 1 lb beets, roasted peeled and diced 1 can or about 2 cups of chick peas 1/4 red onion minced 2 Tbsp fresh chopped mint Dressing 3 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar…
Continue ReadingOoooooh I am so excited about this book! Read Any Good Math Lately? Children’s Books for Mathematical Learning, K-6 by David J. Whitin and Sandra Wilde. In general, I love teaching from children’s books. I find that kids don’t feel like they’re “being taught” and are less resistant to listening to a story than to…
Continue ReadingEvery once in a while I read a children’s book that is so good I just have to share it. Patricia Polacco makes almost every “recommended books” list I’ve ever seen. When I’m at the library and haven’t planned ahead and put some good books on hold, she’s on my short list of authors I…
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