When is my child ready for Preschool? As a mother, teacher and now writer, I thought I’d share some personal advice for new mommies and daddies entering the world of school. It’s a big world out there and at times it may seem a tad overwhelming especially with the helicopter moms or coach dads out… Continue reading Preschool Readiness
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A Child’s Garden
Before I became an author, I was lucky enough to teach kindergarten to children when kindergarten was truly kindergarten. The word kindergarten means… a child’s garden. Kindergarten is supposed to be a place where children learn by playing, singing, experimenting with art, textiles, sewing, tools, sand, rocks, water and above all, literature. Today’s kindergarten in… Continue reading A Child’s Garden
Thanks! It Has Pockets!
I have a newfound obsession with pockets. When I go out into the woods to walk in Michigan, I always make sure I wear a sweatshirt with pockets, or I take along a bag with pockets. I love picking up rocks, pinecones, colored leaves or fallen flowers. I also carry my phone…. Not to talk… Continue reading Thanks! It Has Pockets!
If You Want Your Children to be Intelligent…
What was your favorite fairy tale as a child? One of my favorites was Hansel and Gretel. I thought it was so delightful to have a house made out of gingerbread and candy. But the witch that lived there and the scary route the kids took to get there truly terrified me. Fairy tales, teaching… Continue reading If You Want Your Children to be Intelligent…
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