My kids didn’t have school on Friday, and Friday happens to be my day off. (Have I mentioned how much I love this job share thing?) I decided an aquarium trip was a good way to spend the day. My In-Real-Life-Friends know that driving myself to Downtown Seattle is a big deal for me. I
We’re cooking in kindergarten right now. Here are two books that fit wonderfully into our themes. These books take words like compassion, empathy, and perseverance and explain them to the reader by using examples which include cookies. These books are pure genius. They explain the ideas behind character education in a beautiful way and
I love this book. Willow is a book about a little girl who is full of life. She’s a free spirit who loves art and the creative process. She helps her teacher see that there is more to art than staying in the lines. I don’t consider myself to be an artist. I pretty pathetic
My daughter was begging to watch TV, on Sunday afternoon. I, on the other hand, didn’t think we needed to watch TV. I suggested reading, writing, playing dolls, playing a game, but nothing seems to spark my daughter’s interest. Finally, I got the watercolor paints out of the cupboard and sat down at the kitchen
I truly believe that a love of literacy is built upon our experiences. As learners, we are the sum of our experiences. Kids come into my classroom, so excited to share activities they have done with their families. Their knowledge and experiences build their schema and support their ideas in writer’s workshop. Whether it’s helping