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p is for preK

Posted on February 22, 2012 by admin

My current preschool families have received this information about our PreK class for next year. Continue reading →

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Tweeting a Grown-Up Game for Preschool Students

Posted on February 22, 2012 by admin

French preschoolers near Bordeaux are posting daily updates to the micro-blogging website Twitter under their class’ handle, camusmat04, despite not yet knowing how to read or write. Since the start of the school year, the 29 children have posted short messages of 140 characters or less about a dail .. Continue reading →

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Maslow and Me

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

I just submitted this assignment for my online Developmental Psychology class. Continue reading →

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Neglect at Schools Spurs Strike by Parents in Bedouin communities, by Yanir Yagna, in Haaretz

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

Parent-initiated strikes are paralyzing schools and kindergartens in two different Bedouin communities in the Negev. The strikes are in protest of long-standing neglect of equipment and poor sanitation and safety conditions. The parents’ committee of the Bedouin area of El Azazme has shuttered 12 ki … Continue reading →

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It’s Kindergarten Mona Lisa Time!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by admin

Mona Lisa…Mona Lisa…we adore you… Now I know some of you out there feel that this painting is overrated and perhaps it is. But we cannot deny that it is one of the most famous and recognized images in all the world. Continue reading →

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City schools ignore ban to screen kids for admission

Posted on February 20, 2012 by admin

HYDERABAD: Flouting all rules, including a 2001 Supreme Court directive, a 2008 Union HRD ministry order and the Right to Education Act, all of which have proscribed entrance tests for children, city schools are still conducting screening tests for tiny tots during admissions. And cashing in on thes … Continue reading →

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L is for Laugh

Posted on February 18, 2012 by admin

One of the best parts about teaching kindergarten is that the kids are very funny, and the best part of that is they don’t even know they are funny! My kids make me laugh everyday. Some days or even some weeks are funnier than others…this was one of those weeks. This week we celebrated our 100th d … Continue reading →

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Why are Poor People Poor?

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin

Awhile back we had a discussion regarding what is poor? And why are poor people poor? G2A American Poverty ? Continue reading →

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Homeschool Binders: It FINALLY Clicks!

Posted on February 16, 2012 by admin

Today I want share a post from two wonderful homeschool mothers. Last week Quinn and Jenny came to visit with me about helping American Heritage School with some homeschool related projects. They are relatively new to homeschooling and very eager to learn and help Continue reading →

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Greatest Movie Quotes

Posted on February 16, 2012 by admin

I like my movie quotes like I like my movies: Different, Creative, Smart, and Meaningful. Here is a list of my all-time favorite movie quotes, sure to bring a smile to your face. “You want a man who will lead you down the beach with his hands over your eyes just so you can discover the feel of sand … Continue reading →

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