4 ways parents can create REAL Change in your schools

May 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
volunteer outside classroom

I might have heard it said before that "it's always the same people volunteering in schools... again and again." I might have also heard "once you're in, you're in. They'll keep asking again." In fact, there might be the idea out there that some parent organizations are rather clique-ish and only sign themselves up for things because they don't know the other parents or don't trust them or... whatever. And while those feelings all exist and can be (and have been seen to be) true, what's really … [Read more...]

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Learning with PlayDoh Plus in the Elementary Classroom

April 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
using play doh plus in literature circles

Recently, I was in touch with the PR rep for Play-Doh, discussing their new modeling compound, Play-Doh Plus. Having just worked on the BLICK Art Materials program with my 3rd grader's teacher, I knew that she and her students were looking for more ways to incorporate hands-on learning in their reading activities and suggested we try introducing Play-Doh Plus into the classroom. The teacher was on board and ecstatic. I was a little worried. My 3-year-old can play with Play-Doh 24 hours a … [Read more...]

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What makes a good teacher?

April 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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I've written a lot about inspirational teachers in the past few weeks. I suppose the reason is a mix of my kids having excellent teachers this year and thinking back (a lot) over the past few years, my choices, adventures and changes I've made and how, when it all comes together, my education truly did make a difference in whom I've become. So, today, I ask, "what makes a good teacher?" {This is a sponsored post to share the REAL CHANGE program at Office Depot and tomorrow night's show on CBS … [Read more...]

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Appreciating teachers who made and make differences with Hilton HHonors Teacher Treks Grant Competition

April 19, 2013 by 2 Comments
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Like most teachers, I had lots of favorite teachers growing up who touched and inspired me. I remember Mrs. Fitzpatrick (third grade) who always had peanut butter and Ritz crackers for snack, but started getting crunchy peanut butter for Dawn and me because we always requested it. In third grade, I learned to read poetry with friends and participated in my first spelling bee. That was also the year that we learned about brain teasers and stories with holes from our math teacher, Mrs. Justice. … [Read more...]

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Stay up-to-date with education news from TeachHUB.com #CleverTeachers #NLW13

April 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
kids share career interests

People ask me what I do all the time. All the time. I'm still working on the elevator pitch. There's just so much that goes into what I do. I write for several sites on topics such as parenting, education, marketing, child development and learning. I run a blog about being a parent who was a teacher that focuses on education, parenting, development, marketing and fashion. I run a vlogging group. I volunteer at our schools. I play with my kids. I work out. Often, I get this response "-". (You … [Read more...]

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Kitchen Science (with free printables of adapted Scientific Method Worksheets)

April 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
scientific method lesson at home

All my kids love helping in the kitchen. Whether it's cutting vegetables, mixing ingredients or investigating new flavors and mixes, their [clean] hands are in. Every activity in the kitchen is an opportunity to learn, so for their many kitchen science escapades, I created a worksheet that helps guide us as we implement the scientific method into everyday cooking. Not only are we enhancing our science skills, but we're taking notes to use for future kitchen experiments. Download the free … [Read more...]

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