Nothing communicates the idea of “peace” to me as strongly as a picture of a baby sleeping. They are completely at rest, worried about nothing. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long for children to learn about worry and fear.
Continue reading →With schools, libraries, and even zoos closed we need to engage our children in fun and learning. Consider creating your own fun stay-at-home field trips. For example, choose to go on a trip to the zoo. Fix up a spot … Continue reading →
DEVELOPING ROOTS Developing roots is essential to the growth of a tree—to any plant. Last summer I took a few cuttings from a fig tree in my daughter’s yard. Following Google’s advice, I made mini hothouses from 2-liter bottles and … Continue reading →
The COVID19 pandemic is changing all of our lives in some way. I don’t pretend to have it all figured out. For me as a teacher, we have switched to e-learning, so I am working hard to figure new ways … Continue reading →
Has your life been turned upside down this past week or two? Many are going through this with you. Instead of parents at work and children at home, now everyone is home for who knows how long – until the Corona-virus … Continue reading →
Alerts are arriving by the moment. Phone, email, text messages. Events are cancelled or postponed to another time. From library book readings to author events to book signings and more, the world of reading and writing is changing at the blink of an … Continue reading →