Welcome to the Kindness Clubhouse! I am excited to have you here to get tips and resources to help you show more kindness. In this post I focus on ways that you can show kindness to yourself. For me, this is the toughest part to learn because I grew up being taught that the focus … Continue reading 5 Tips to change how you talk to yourself so you are More Positive every day
Facebook has become the new Google - especially when it comes to asking for opinions and recommendations. Over the past several days I've had friends online ask for some book recommendations. Here is a compilation of some of the comments they received. Please note - I have not personally read all of these yet BUT … Continue reading Summer Reading Book Recommendations you should read
Yes, that is right. I have been called a Scholastic-aholic several times throughout my life. In grade school, the highlight of my month was bringing home the Reading Club Flier and seeing what new books were now available. As a teacher, Scholastic provided me with a means to build my classroom library and offer additional resources to my students. Then, working with community agencies, Scholastic provided a ways to help other nonprofits and afterschool programs. I am a huge supported and want to highlight three ways parents can support their child and their child's school through Scholastic.
[et_pb_section bb_built="1" _builder_version="3.0.47" next_background_color="#f16334"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.0.48" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.74" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"] It's almost Back to School time and teachers are looking for tips for classroom management. It is a question many parents may have about the classroom. One idea that I implemented and was very useful was creating a Consequence Worksheet. Read more and get … Continue reading Tips for Classroom Management – Create a Consequence Worksheet
Parenting is filled with taking advantage of "teachable moments." But then there are those lessons that I want Stella (age 9) to learn that I have to slide into every day conversations. One lesson I feel is important for her to learn - and to start learning now - is to not let her voice … Continue reading Teaching Children: Don’t Let your Voice be Silenced
Parenting is filled with taking advantage of "teachable moments." But then there are those lessons that I want Stella (age 9) to learn that I have to slide into every day conversations. One lesson I feel is important for her to learn - and to start learning now - is to not let her voice … Continue reading Teaching Stella: Don’t Let your Voice be Silenced
Yes, that is right. I have been called a Scholastic-aholic several times throughout my life. In grade school, the highlight of my month was bringing home the Reading Club Flier and seeing what new books were now available. As a teacher, Scholastic provided me with a means to build my classroom library and offer additional resources to my students. Then, working with community agencies, Scholastic provided a ways to help other nonprofits and afterschool programs. I am a huge supported and want to highlight three ways parents can support their child and their child's school through Scholastic.
My inspiration continues to be my daughter, Stella. My biggest desire for her is to pursue her dreams without fear and be ready to make a positive impact in our world. My role is to encourage and help her develop those strengths and interests.
