August arrives tomorrow. I’m willing to admit that August is not one of my favorite months of the year. By August, I’ve had my fill of hot and humid weather, yard work, bugs, and cranky drivers. I’ve also eaten my quota of summer salads, and I’m ready for some hot chocolate and mashed potatoes. But…
Building Self-Esteem
Gone Fishin’
I recently read an article that began with the age-old saying “Give a man a fish, and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and feed him for a lifetime.” The author used this saying to separate good teachers from excellent ones. Her point was that excellent teachers teach a child…
Friday Night Showstopper
Last Friday night, a local elementary school held it’s annual spring talent show. Ordinarily, a grade school talent show wouldn’t be my choice of a Friday night gig; however, since I was meeting up with a teacher friend after the show, I decided what the heck. I’m so glad I did. The talent was enjoyable….
Springtime Behavior Solutions
Yippee, skippee—spring is on its way! I’m so ready for the promise of sunny skies and delightfully warm temps. Just thinking about spring makes me want to shed my shoes and do a wild and crazy happy dance! Hmmmm, right now you’re probably thinking “Wow, I’m glad she’s not in my classroom.” :+) The truth…
Shout It Out!
Sometimes it seems like all we hear are negative things. Between my CNN email updates and the things some people post on Facebook, it’s surprising that I smile at all. I know that children pick up on our negativity. So when I see something just chock-full of feel-good vibes, I love to share it! And…