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Why do we have special days? today is http://abclifeliteracy.ca/family-literacy-day

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

http://abclifeliteracy.ca/family-literacy-day    Moved over winter break and put blogging on hold for a period.  Now settling into a lovely, light filled space and thinking about the objects that make my live/work environment “home”.   The majority of the objects are books- … Continue reading →

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Two weeks into this school year…

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

But who is counting? Well, I am… That first week for many is so confusing and I always enjoy recognizing when a return to routine and a little  bit of order appears to have entered; students grow visibly calmer- and … Continue reading →

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Sound and light shows

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Given the flooding that recently hit the east coast I now realize that the storm I was listening to and seeing flash across my otherwise calm skies managed to leave a great deal of damage in its wake.  This note … Continue reading →

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I do not like my computer right now-

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

I confess: I find some activities super energizing and others just plain tiresome.  I am constantly trying to “love” learning more about the inner workings of this machine, but know I am not going to become a “techie” any day … Continue reading →

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On the need to clarify –

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

I keep this page amongst other pages in a simple file folder for students and parents of students to read. I do not know who to attribute the original work to- any ideas? thank you as always, best regards, Please … Continue reading →

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What’s important?

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

What’s important? Students (regardless of age) ask this question all the time. Along with, “why do we have to read this?” and “what difference does it make?” And I really want to answer – YOU- You are what’s important. And … Continue reading →

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fingerprints

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

Almost every article that I have read lately states we are supposed to be “authentic” and these readings have left me confused…are the writers suggesting that “authentic ” is a NEW concept? I tell students that as they find their … Continue reading →

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SHARING OPPORTUNITY!

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

OPPORTUNITY by: Edward Rowland Sill (1841-1887) THIS I beheld, or dreamed it in a dream:– There spread a cloud of dust along a plain; And underneath the cloud, or in it, raged A furious battle, and men yelled, and swords … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on a Page- Random

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

Rhythm- rhyme Taken together- A chorus Line The moment you begin You will be moving yourself forward The moment you take to care You will be improving for all around You The moment you stop to share and  breathe and … Continue reading →

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Excuses, Excuses or Pet Peeves

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

Ever noticed how someone can be incredibly rude and then think they are being clever when they suggest their rudeness is the result of a disability? GRRR… Recently entered a bank and was accosted by the grating sounds of a … Continue reading →

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