The Practice of Resilience “How was school today?” Mom asked Peter.“Fine,” came the inevitable response. Judging from the gentle smile on his face and his relaxed manner, it does indeed seem to have been a good day. Mom smiles inwardly. All is well, and so she lets it go. Yet, by leaving the conversation at that, […]
I like pretty dresses, hiking shoes, writing, traveling to new places near and far -- and I really like kids. I love their playful innocence and helping them hang on to that personality, especially as they learn to navigate "growing up."
4 Tips for Distance Learning
I don’t know about you, but after 3+ months of distance learning AND the summer months under our belts, I was sure that schools were going to open in the fall with at least a hybrid model. And yet, here we are: many children in public schools around the country will begin school at home, […]
5 Love Languages
Confidence and the 5 Love Languages Question: How do I build my child’s confidence? Answer: Using the 5 Love Languages. Let me back up a minute. Anyone who loves a child (or was ever a child themselves!) understands just how important it is to boost their self-esteem and build their confidence. There are so many ways […]
Organization Tools for Students
Organization As A Tool The school year has come and gone. Hijacked by COVID19, I know you all have a story or two (or 75 million) about homeschooling. Whether you feel good or bad about how things went in your household with distance learning, I’m willing to bet: It went smoother than you think. You […]
How to Teach Kindness to A Child
I’m on a quest for kindness. Not to say there isn’t any in the world, but I do mean to say we sure could use MORE of it. And I want to show you how to teach kindness to a child. I’ve had the privilege of teaching children from pretty much every ribbon of the rainbow. […]
One Way To Teach Kids About Diversity
Have you ever judged a book by its cover? I’ve got to admit, I have — and not just the paper kind, but the people kind too. Today’s activity is an introduction to physical traits vs personality traits. It’s one step towards reminding us all to look past the cover and discover the good friend […]
What Does HATCHET Have To Do With Preschool?
I’ve spent the last few weeks reading aloud the book HATCHET by Gary Paulsen on my Facebook page (it’s public, so you’re welcome to check it out). A few people have asked me why in the world I chose this book when I own a preschool?? I can see their confusion. 🙂 Hatchet certainly isn’t […]
Hop On. Hop Off. A COVID19 Reflection.
A NEW RIDE A new rollercoaster ride opened at our local amusement park a month or so ago. Holy guacamole! This thing is crazy! Oddly enough, it turns out the same exact rollercoaster opened at pretty much the same time at amusement parks around the world. Even stranger, the line to get on is surprisingly […]
The Power of the Read Aloud
Books, Building Comprehension & Confidence Reading aloud to your child on a daily basis is one of the most powerful tools you can use for building critical thinking, cognitive skills and confidence. That will likely strike you as either a bold statement, or way too simplistic. Regardless, the amount of research supporting this claim is vast. […]
The Art of Giving Thanks
Holiday Spirit Every year the advertisements for the Christmas holidays start earlier and earlier (Halloween?!). Holy Hannah, it can be hard to stay in the true spirit of the season with all of this STUFF swirling around everywhere we look. We usually do, though, because the magic in the air is a subtle prompt constantly […]