Category Archives: Tradition

#asignofthetimes

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

Today in kindergarten: Our conversation about the strategy of making predictions as we read, quickly led to talk of the many other predictions we make in life, which quickly led to predicting the weather… So I asked, “Where can we … Continue reading →

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Keep your (dry) hands off my stuff!

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

I don’t like to share. Sharing is fine for other people; it’s great in theory, it’s just not for me. My therapist believes this phenomenon is rooted in the fact that I was born a twin.  An identical twin. For all … Continue reading →

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No, I won’t meet you halfway.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

As a kindergarten teacher, (click here), I spend 180 days a year teaching the curriculum to five-year olds.  I spend the better part of those 180 days teaching the really important stuff; the stuff beyond reading, writing, and math.   I … Continue reading →

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25 Things To Do With Your Books When You Get A Kindle

Posted on June 3, 2012 by

The Simple Plan:   Head to Barnes & Noble, drink too much coffee, get these report cards finished. The Reality: Wandering the web, occasionally glancing up from Facebook and WordPress.  The Discovery? There are more islands here promoting the Nook than there … Continue reading →

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Memory Lane

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

I like to visit 1000 Awesome Things. Today I clicked on the blog to find an even better place to visit. Be sure to take this trip.

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21 Things That Will be Obsolete in 2020 | MindShift

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

So, I am all set with #1.   Agree completely. I don’t want to accept #8.  I will continue to fight the trend. Hoping #21 will mean less paperwork!  Please. 21 Things That Will be Obsolete in 2020 | MindShift. Related articles … Continue reading →

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First Santa. Now the Tooth Fairy?

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

It’s that time of year. Inescapable weeks between pumpkin carving and champagne cork popping, when I take on the task of sharing my thoughts on The Santa Conspiracy, A.K.A. Christmas (and quite possibly the catchy title for my upcoming, soon to be … Continue reading →

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