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Author Archives: attraversiamodarmaz
Epic summer
We loved this story of The Leaf Men by William Joyce. Who wouldn’t want to root for the Doodle Bug Guild? “Tiny of body but brave of heart, we always finish what we start.” It is very similar to the … Continue reading
End of week one!!!
It hasn’t been perfect, or beautiful, or pure genius, but by golly we are doing this thing! Day one we just did our journals, day two we did journals and reading to each other, and today we added math apps … Continue reading
Posted in education, Family, writing
Tagged kids and summer, summer learning, summer schedule
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Summer: Teacher vs. random artist
It’s here! It’s here! Wait…it’s here. I’m not done planning. I love summer. LOVE it!! Work time and kid time through the year is just a perfect balance (usually). Some say that summer is for no schedule, no list, no … Continue reading
Time again…
I break rules quite often…when it makes sense anyway. Not speeding ( well, not usually), certainly not littering, name calling is kept to a minimum, but the purpose of each type of social media seems a bit insignificant to me so … Continue reading
Good Work Feeds My Soul
This is the logo for my latest adventure. It is really more like going public with a lifelong adventure, but there it is, none the less. I figured out that for me, painting, creating, playing, MAKING in one way or … Continue reading
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The Simple Joy of Food
It is not surprising that the long and winding road that led me back to my keyboard had something to do with food…and my children. It might have a little bit to do with the fact that I am avoiding … Continue reading
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5%
I have always enjoyed my students. My daughter and I saw one of my former students last night. I was so excited that 10 years later his face brought his name to mind immediately(his brother said there was a reason … Continue reading
Posted in education, self talk
Tagged aptitude, connection with students, education, what is your gift
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Lessons
We teach and guide and support and hope for the best… for success and happiness. Manners, concepts, songs, simple tasks… We teach many many things. Today, you taught me… the most beautiful lesson I might ever see you master… is … Continue reading
Want to change the world?
This just came to me… It’s an easy thing really. Want to make a difference? Help a kid out? Build self esteem? Teach empathy? Here it is: Eliminate every situation EVER where we pick partners, groups, or teams. It is … Continue reading
Posted in education, Family, Random
Tagged all people in charge of children, coaches, creating community, eliminate hurt, picking partners, teachers
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