Whenever I hear of an upcoming celebration, I feel the joy rising up within me. I love celebrations. Whether informal or formal, I’m always glad to have a reason to celebrate. The word “celebrate” literally means “to assemble to … Continue reading →
I wonder if you can remember receiving a piece of mail as a child. I imagine you can still remember who sent it. Or perhaps the excitement and joy you felt when you opened the letter or parcel, knowing it … Continue reading →
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 →