Breaking away from the day to day
It’s Back to School season. Let’s be honest, stores like Target have been showing school supplies since May! Although my kids may not be ready, it’s time to get out there and get those back to school must-haves in order for them to be “successful.” (Not sure that uniforms make them successful, but they are a…
Spring has got to be my favorite season of the year. The warm sun mixed with the cool breezes. The pastel colors everywhere. There’s just something so lively about the spring. For many people, springtime is the first time they can actually get outside and start “defrosting” from their winter hibernation. Obviously, here in Miami,…
When I say that Little Ricky is a HUGE fan of science and math, it’s an understatement. He loves anything that has him working with numbers, equations, riddles, and building things. He says that he likes “when the answer is right there and it takes some time to figure it out.” My boys were recently invited…
Ah….back to school! It really IS the MOST WONDERFUL time of the year! A time when we are back to schedules, order and routine. I’m hopelessly in love with new school supplies! I love the smell of new No. 2 pencils and the clean binders with fresh paper full of promise. Give me sticky notes,…
September 11, 2001. I was in Miami. The day started like any other. I woke up and scrambled to get to work. It was the 3rd week of school for my group of 1st graders. We were ready to tackle the sounds that make up words, how numbers could be put together, and the new…
Think about the things you are passionate about. Does it drive everything you do? Are you given the time to pursue that passion? How about your kids? Are they given the chance to really pursue their passions? As an educator and former teacher, I know how hard it is to not only teach the content…
Each year brings the promise of a new beginning in the life of education. A classroom full of new supplies, a new flock of kids, and a new set of parents. This can trigger both excitement and fear for all teachers. (Yes, we get nervous too!) With each new class, comes a new set of…
As a former teacher, my favorite part of the school year was always the organizing and setting up the classroom for a new flock of kids. I loved coming up with a new theme, making sure that everything was bright and inviting, and labeling items around the room. Even though I haven’t been in the classroom…
As a former teacher, helping kids is second nature to me. When I see kids struggling in any way, I feel the need to lend a hand to make a difference in their lives. My friend, Mrs. Funcia, is a 3rd grade teacher and has the same kind heart for children in need. Her…
I recently read an article on Yahoo! Parenting about the one part of parenting that has plagued me for quite some time. Does Your Child Have Too Many TOYS? The writer, Melissa Walker, went through what we all go through, “Mommy Guilt.” After visiting a friend’s house, she noticed that they had very few toys…
