The campfire flickered at just the right height for a cool July evening in the Georgia mountains during a teachers’ retreat. The soft murmur of fireside conversations mixed with the rhythmic chirping of cicadas. A glass of wine in hand, I chatted with a teacher who had been leading a 6-to-9 elementary classroom for two […]
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What if…Every staff member in your school knew how to teach children how to read? What if…Every elementary student was a proficient speller, reader and writer? What if…Your teachers were better observers? What if…Your staff members knew how to ask the “right” questions to understand children’s needs and behaviors? What if…Your school community really “got” […]
Kids Talk Workshops Are Open!
Earlier this year I reopened one of my Kids Talk Workshops, Unscramble Spelling, after revamping it. I was curious to see if there would be any interest in the course, as it had been closed for over two years. The response was favorable, so I’ve revamped three other courses, just in time to help out for […]
Use a Purple Pencil
Harold, the hero in Crockett Johnson’s classic book Harold and the Purple Crayon, uses his imagination and crayon to create an adventure. Off Harold goes, using his waxed stick to draw a path, along with a moon to use as his navigational aid. During his escapade, Harold’s crayon creates a forest, an ocean and a […]
Add A Little Drama
Summer is upon us and ideas for vacation fun can start to run low after a couple of weeks. One of our perennial favorites for serious merriment is the drama box. Our drama box began with remnants of Halloween costumes, old dress shoes (cowboy boots and red sparkle heels!), and a forgotten black dress. From […]