I am not a teacher, but an awakener. - Robert Frost
Tonite as I was thinking about the startup of our school year, and what I am going to share with our teachers, (15 of them brand new to our school), I thought about my mom’s refrigerator soup. My mom has … Continued
I will admit August comes and I begin to panic a little. Don’t get me wrong, I love teaching. However, the easy-going, lack of responsibility of the summer holidays is pretty wonderful. This summer, I took an intentional rest from work, … Continued
I distinctly remember walking into my grade four classroom. My teacher was dressed in a three piece suit and rarely smiled. Our desks were in neat rows, with the teachers desk at the front and the chalkboard in behind. The … Continued
We are half way through our summer holidays and some children are starting to get antsy (why is it that summer feels longer when you’re a child). As a mom of three I am constantly looking for great ways of … Continued
I am a self proclaimed book addict, my husband would agree. I LOVE books and especially love books that are not only good for the mind but are good for the heart and soul too. I often use books as … Continued