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…
Tips for Supporting a Gifted and Talented Child
I’ve always known that “Little Ricky” is special. From speaking in complete sentences at 10 months old to his photographic memory that amazes me, he has always been a bit ahead of the rest. Like a sponge, he soaks up absolutely everything around him and analyzes it all. My sister is just like him. School…
Remembering Sept. 11th With Children
We all remember where we were on September 11, 2001. We can all hear the sounds and recall the very steps we took the day we heard or saw the great twin towers in New York City go down. I’m sure we all get goose bumps with the memory of the sight of the first…
Back to School Teacher Gifts
For my kids, the first day of school is coming quickly (3 days, 1 hour, 34 mins to be exact). I want them to start a new school year with their best foot forward. New supplies, new clothes and shoes, new haircuts…all in time to meet their new teacher. And speaking of those new teachers,…