Teaching and Learning
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Use What Talents You Possess
…The woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” I love this quote, attributed to Henry van Dyke (1852-1933). It encourages us to grow our talents and share them with the world. It’s also the way we encourage students to aim high, practice, and try even harder. It’s Continue reading
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Science at Home: For the Birds!
To help students learn to read, teachers design their classrooms as literacy-rich environments. You know how to support this at home, by having books available and reading with your child. But did you know that supporting science at home is just as easy? The key is to make the science accessible and a natural part Continue reading
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The Best Gift to Give Teachers
You cannot buy it in a store, nor can you bake it. Your child’s teacher will prize it. Teachers feel appreciated when they receive one. And you’ll free yourself up, too, from racking your brains for ideas or spending more money. Give your child’s teacher a hand made holiday card from your child. Begin by Continue reading
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Unique Gifts for Children
You’re doing lots of gift-giving this month, no matter which holiday you celebrate. Our family celebrates Christmas, but what I write here works for any December holiday of light and peace. After each child of mine was born, I began a family tradition of giving and inscribing a Christmas book to our children every year. Over time, they build Continue reading
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