The Essence of a Great Teacher
Can you still remember your favorite teacher’s names? Funny things they said and did? The way they made you feel you could do anything you wanted with enough effort and conviction? In my own life, I remember Ms. Koehler, who used to wear this funny black and white dress...
Integrity – The Most Important Lesson Of All
So, how is it going so far? How are we doing living together 24/7? How are we succeeding as teachers as well as parents? Are you actively planning how to create a love of learning in your household? Are you brainstorming with your children ideas for service? Are you...
Today We Teach Service – For You and For Them
It’s crisis time, and you are in charge of your child’s schooling. But you are strong. You are adaptable. If you stumble, you get back up again. You will succeed in teaching your children to learn! According to the recipe in the last post, you are cooking up some...
Okay Teacher, Whatchya Gonna Teach?
School’s out for the year, and you are in charge of ensuring that your kid stays on track. Yikes! Which math chapter do I start with? What are the standards of learning for a second-grader? How do I test progress? Who’s going to tell me if I’m doing a...
Operation: Parenting 24/7
POOF! You are your child’s sole teacher. Good luck 🙂 Are you feeling a bit daunted? Until recently, your children probably went to school and/or daycare. They probably had afterschool activities and playdates. They probably went to the mall…oh, wait, that was our childhood. And now, it’s all different....