It’s back to school “professional development” time! In my district, we call them “PD Days” and in my mind, every time, I call them P….
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I am not a trendsetter. I am a reluctant, late adopter of newfangled technology, and I want to see the research before I try something…
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I have a confession, which long time readers will already know. I can’t stand icebreakers. It dates back to college when I joined a million…
Read MoreBack to School Readiness—For Kindergarteners (and Educators!)
I recently posted on the NFtSP Facey Face page that I thought it was bit premature to see Back to School advertisements in July. To…
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I don’t know why I continually find myself writing about my dogs over summer break. But it has been a while since I had to…
Read MoreYes, I Still Have a Blog.
Friends, I have been going down a shame-spiral for not posting lately! The weather is hotter, the kids are crazier, and yes, I am STILL…
Read MorePay Attention.
Lately, I find myself giving the same speech. It takes me a while to get the language right in explaining difficult concepts about child development,…
Read MoreEmotes.
Anyone who has been a therapist or counseling with kiddos for a while will appreciate this post. I don’t know about y’all, but there are…
Read MoreAin’t Nuthin’ But an Educator Paaaaarty
This week was my spring break (yes, this late). It was so late this year, I almost tricked myself into thinking it was summer break….
Read MoreThe Reveal.
During March Madness, my sports aficionado husband was all over watching the college basketball games. I lost interest after my itty bitty alma matter from…
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