Posts Tagged ‘child-development’
A Simple Math Conversation
Today’s blog is really written for my parent friends who are not exactly big math fans. And it is also written for my Aunt/Uncle/Grandparent friends who may not be math experts. Basically if you come in contact with a child who is still learning math and you are not necessarily a teacher, this blog is…
Read MoreA Baby Only Wears a Sweater When . . .
From the desk of Karen…This true story is one I live by and I offer it to you for reflection. A darling little boy was born into this world. His mother was thrilled. There were problems, of course. In the first 10 days, the baby would not stop crying. Despite all her efforts, the baby…
Read MoreWhat does early literacy look and sound like?
Yesterday I was trying to make a grocery list for a quick run to the store. While I was in the act of writing the items on paper and checking the cabinet for a few critical supplies, Bossy Boots (age 4) walked in. She immediately wanted to help me with my list and snatched the…
Read MoreOld Mrs. Witch
(the tune of “Three Blind Mice”) Old Mrs. Witch, Old Mrs. Witch. Tell me what you do, tell me what you do I fly on my broomstick; I fly on my broomstick I fly on my broomstick and I’ll scare you. BOO!! Mrs. Barbara Lewis taught me this song in its entirety when I was…
Read MoreBoy Bookcases?
Today’s blog is probably going to end up being more of a rant than a blog. I have recently been on the hunt for a bookcase for my son’s room. He has had a large red bin holding books in his room for over a year now. The bin is ok for housing the actual…
Read More5 Things You Can Do to Encouarge a Growth Mindset in Kids (via Wonder of Children blog)
I have spent a lot of time this week with parents and talking about kids, reading, and learning. It is one of the best parts of my job and if I had my wish, I would do much more parent education sessions than I currently do. As I was preparing to write tonight’s blog, I…
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