"You can see in others what they don't see in themselves and what the world doesn't see in them. We all have that possibility, that potential and that promise of seeing beyond the seeming." #MayaAngelou
Dear Teachers: A Plea
Today I had a mom & daughter in buying books. The daughter desprately wanted a graphic novel but mom refused. "Honey I'm sorry but your teacher said I shouldn't let you read those anymore, they're too easy. She wants me to challenge you." The result...(1/2)
Some principles for K-5 education
Kids should go outside.
Kids should have fun.
Kids should run around.
Kids should fail.
Kids should play.
Kids should not have tons of homework...
...Because kids should sleep.
Kids should not be expected to sit still.
Kids are not small adults.
We are positive, not because life is easy. We are positive because life can be hard. It's not Pollyanna. It's about trusting in God, overcoming obstacles, finding a way forward and believing the best is yet to come!