Twelve four-year-olds, two-thirds of which are speakers of other languages gathered in the toys and games center to learn a new game. I had a small mat, a large foam die, and colored craft buttons. I chose a child at … Continue reading →
Doctor visits, car repair shop customer area, theme park lines, waiting for a table in restaurants…all these places are opportunities to read.
Continue reading →Imparting the Gift of ReadingChildren are a precious gift from the Lord. God cherishes little ones so much that He chose to come to earth as a baby and grow as a little child. As parents and educators it is … Continue reading →
Ever tried to communicate something, only to discover words were exchanged, but you weren’t communicating at all? Yup, we’ve all been there. This is the fourth in a series of posts on The Seven Laws of the Teacher by Howard … Continue reading →
I (Karen Whiting) am writing this for October 31, That is Halloween on the calendar and one that is controversial with Christians. Some avoid it, some use it to reach out with church trunk or treat events, and others have … Continue reading →
I had the opportunity to attend a district professional development workshop. The keynote was about brain development. It seems studies by Harvard and MIT researchers have shown gaps in children’s learning is not based on poverty but rather on conversational … Continue reading →