Reading to my children and now, grandchildren, has always been one of my favorite activities. Not only does it allow for extra cuddle time with my precious little ones, but it reinforces family ties and promotes literacy. November is National … Continue reading →
Something that I learned during my years of teaching preschool, is that young children (ages 1-3) live in the present. They are aware of their surroundings and the people who are with them. They might understand that Mommy is coming … Continue reading →
My good friend, author and illustrator, Samantha Bell, graced me with her book Firefly Night at our critique group. It came just in time for the unit I was teaching about the autumn night. My unit included constellations, moon phases, … Continue reading →
November and the Christmas season are just around the corner. It will be advent before I write my next post, so I wanted to chat about being prepared before the busyness starts. Our family always looked forward to the ADVENTure … Continue reading →
Have you ever been to a salt room? What, you may ask, is a salt room? True to its name, a salt room is a room encased with blocks of Himalayan salt. Not only are the floors and walls composed … Continue reading →
There is power in the presence of just sitting with someone in their time of need. I know this first-hand. Seventeen years ago my family was in crisis. Our teenage daughter had run away into the night and we didn’t … Continue reading →
