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Being 6 is great Slumber parties are starting. Friendships are forming. Notes and pictures are being shared daily. Being 6 is great. Letters have sounds, which make words when you put them together, and now we have stories! Being 6 is great. Responsibilities are starting. Feeling proud about working hard. Getting different opportunities than before.…… Continue reading Being 6 is great.

I asked a lot of questions today. Hard ones. Ones without an answer (for now). Some that might remain unanswered. But they needed to be asked. Not because I like being a squeaky wheel, But because it’s the right thing to do. I will forever vow to ask the right questions in order to advocate…… Continue reading Hard questions

Of emotions… Calm, peace, determination Boredom, anxious, impressed motivated, depleted, caffeinated worried, fearful, breeeeeeathe Rushed, sleepy, checked out calm, peace, determination Rest.

There was an old woman named Bridget whose mind was so quick with a digit! She thought, day and night, as she drank through her flight and she sWOOnED at the smart counter widget! *16 = *. 2 *. + *9^ 2. There was a young man of old Rhone, who believed he belonged on…… Continue reading 3 Limericks

Instructional support overview New programs Sign up for meetings Eating snacks Reviewing writing assessments Verifying report cards went out Intervention plans Classroom clean up and out Emailing classroom newsletter Daily planning Activity prepYay we are done!

Why is it so hard to say all of the things you want to say, but you just don’t know how? Or when? Or if at all? For now they will just stay in draft form. Waiting patiently for that check of approval.

We are not always willing to “pay for” what we want in our lives: A thinner body, to play the piano, happiness, money, fulfillment, etc.. Good things take time, and they will ‘cost’ you effort. This is one of the most important things that we help children to understand: if you do nothing, you’ll likely…… Continue reading PORSCHE

I was so excited to see my nephew today after two long weeks that felt like forever. I normally get to see him at least every Sunday for our weekly family dinner at B’s parent’s house. But since B and I have been sick, it’s been a little longer than usual. A brings me so…… Continue reading Stay Little, A

Don’t “barely make it”. That would be cheating yourself. Crucial work is best!

I wasn’t allowed to attend sleepovers when I was a kid. I most certainly wasn’t allowed to host any. Why? Something about “not wanting to deal with grumpy kids the next day”. A sorry excuse (ever hear of a nap? Oh wait- that was also a rule- no napping or sleeping all day). Of course…… Continue reading Sleepovers