In 2018, I toyed with the idea of digital writer’s notebooks. In 2019 I piloted it with just one class during the Writer Wednesday part of our weekly ELA warm ups. When we found ourselves in a global pandemic in 2020, I was glad I took that risk!
Student learning is no accident!
Latest on Facebook
I’ve observed first hand the link between dyslexia, rhythm and elapsed time for years in my house. Lucky for me, my village Includes experienced educators and dyslexia specialists. On my best days- seeing the connection so clearly gave me confidence in the treatment and interventions I was seeking. ![]()
![]()
For the past month, my house has been FULL of song. The kid who never recited a nursery rhyme, won’t sing Happy Birthday, and often asks for the radio to be shut off if someone is singing along… has had a song stuck in his head. ![]()
![]()
And while I’m kind of sick of “The 50 States the Rhyme” in general, I could not be more THRILLED about this milestone. I have so much hope and optimism today, and gratitude for the teachers who have gotten us here. ![]()
![]()
When the road ahead seems like an insurmountable mountain, it’s the individual trees and markers along the way that are worth celebrating and keep you focused. Waking up 45 minutes before my alarm to another soulful rendition of the 50 states was like pausing for a picnic along the path. I’m grateful to be present for it.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Rhythm perception seems to be crucial to language development. Many studies have shown that children with developmental dyslexia and developmental language disorder have difficulties in processing rhy...
PSA: I forgot this tonight, and we paid dearly. Sharing so maybe you won’t have to do the same.![]()
![]()
🪩We don’t have to do all the events. I don’t have to spend an hour in a loud overstimulating gymnasium because “they” say it’s fun for kids. I know it’s not fun for me. And the universe smacks me in the back of the head when we get home every time- by way of a major kid meltdown. ![]()
![]()
🌈My kids will make great childhood memories even if we skip the family dance or glow-in-the-dark bowling night. I had an AMAZING childhood and barely remember any of those types of things. I DO remember quiet times at home with my family. My core memories have nothing to do with big, organized events. ![]()
![]()
👇🏼What’s something that you think should be good for kids that just doesn’t work for your family??![]()
![]()
#goodinsideparenting #knowingyourkids #boundries #neurodivergentfamily #asdkids #ndaffirming #familytime #raisingkids #teachermom #adhdkids #teachermomlife #schooldance
Hoping THIS funding stays safe. A beautiful message on such an important topic. ❤️Discover Sesame.org
Might as well give me your best tips! I’m sure many of you have driven with vomit 🤦🏼♀️.![]()
#momlife #mentalloadofmotherhood #tiredmom #sleephygiene #insomnia #norovirus #drivingwithkids #teachermomlife
Parents: Don’t miss this opportunity!![]()
Teachers: So many families are looking for exactly this!!
Latest on Pinterest
