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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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Todays PTA – Celebrate Diversity!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by admin

During February, as we celebrate PTA Founder’s Day, let’s take a look back at our history and a leap forward toward our future. Continue reading →

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Birthday Fun Facts 4

Posted on February 18, 2012 by admin

I think this was my 5th birthday in Americus, GA. Big bows were indeed BIG back in the day! 16. In junior kindergarten orange was my FAVORITE color. Continue reading →

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So, you think you want to homeschool?

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin

It’s that time of year. That time where parents who have been dabbling in the homeschool world are second guessing their decision to homeschool. Oh, I am very familiar with this time. Continue reading →

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February 12 – 18, 2012

Posted on February 12, 2012 by admin

What we’re working on this week: Henry Religion – Daily readings, rosary, prayers Math – Saxon Math K: Lessons 66, 67, and 68 – Identifying the numbers 0-20, ordering the numbers 0-20, handwriting master 9; Identifying a one-cup measuring cup, following a recipe; Identifying full, half-full, and emp … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Math

Posted on February 6, 2012 by admin

The article, ” When Less is More: The Case for Teaching Less Math in Schools” ( Psychology Today), has provided me with a lot of food for thought today. If you haven’t read it, click the link, read it, and then return to my thoughts on this blog. If you don’t wish to read the original article, then .. Continue reading →

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Better Late Than Never: Confession and Reconciliation

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

I am one of those Catholics who were in the cross over generation–the cross over from pre-Vatican and post-Vatican II. The nuances of the changes were lost on those of us in the Bronx. We went from everything in Latin, big black spot on the soul, condemnation and judgment to every man, and woman, f … Continue reading →

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10 ways of decorating

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

Recruit the best decorating corps you have for this year’s classroom makeover-your students! Not only does involving kids save money and effort on your part, teachers agree that it increases kids’ sense of involvement and respect. Try these 10 teacher-tested ideas for a classroom that shines with co … Continue reading →

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1000 Books: Project Completion

Posted on January 30, 2012 by admin

About two years ago (December 2009), I started a project I titled “1000 Books” in which I hoped to read 1000 different books with my son before his sixth birthday (fall 2013): picture books, chapter books, or essentially any books that we read in full. Originally, I said I wanted to read the books b … Continue reading →

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Newsletter for January 29, 2012

Posted on January 29, 2012 by admin

What We Learned This Week My apologies. I have the flu so this will be a brief newsletter. Continue reading →

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