Colleges, scholarships and an increasing number of high schools require students to have community service. Community service is a great way to develop character and responsibility. Community service projects are also a great way to provide practical learning opportunities. Community service can include everything from activism for a cause such as the environment, a recycling … Continue reading Educational Benefits of Community Service
The Power of Books
Last night I was thinking about books that have influenced my life. Not just books I like but truly life changing books. Of course for me a given and Sunday School answer is the Bible. I beginning mulling over the idea of what books have really impacted my life. I decided to limit my list … Continue reading The Power of Books
One Cool Kid
Last week I saw a segment on Good Morning America about 12-year-old Michael Guggenheim that is truly inspiring. Michael has dysgraphia, form dyslexia that affects fine motor skills including handwriting skills. Michael’s mom first noticed problems when he was able to read but could not even write his name. The process of even holding a pencil … Continue reading One Cool Kid
One Tough Mama
Updated Saw this on the news today about a mother in Jacksonville who found a creative way to handle her son's misbehavior. Her second grade son had gotten in trouble for being rude to his teacher. She decided to get his attention in a big way. She and her son stood on the sidewalk with a … Continue reading One Tough Mama
What Do You Think?
Ok, this one may be an urban legend but I thought it was interesting. In fact, I think the probability that it an urban legend is extremely high. However it is still interesting. In 1997. at student from Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho Falls Science Fair. He was attempting … Continue reading What Do You Think?
Top 10: Things My Students Have Said or Done
After teaching for over 10 years I have quite a collection of humorous things my students have said or done. Thought I would share a few of my favorites. All names or other identifying information has been changed to protect the innocent and not so innocent. #10 From a college history class: New England is … Continue reading Top 10: Things My Students Have Said or Done
Top 10: ADHD Things
As, you probably have figured out if you have read my tagline I have ADHD. Life with ADHD can be interesting, at times challenging but mostly it is just normal. While talking with a friend I came up with the idea for writing a list of Top 10 ADHD Things. #10 Easily distracted Sometimes it … Continue reading Top 10: ADHD Things
