Teachers certainly deserve a week (or more) worth of celebrating their work and dedication! Having many teachers in my family means that I know what they use every day and what is helpful for them in the classroom. Teachers appreciate any kind, small, and thoughtful gesture, so teacher gifts never need to be extravagant. However,… Continue reading Teacher’s Appreciation Week 2013
Bookworm’s Summer 2013 Reading List
The Devil’s Arithmetic
The Devil’s Arithmetic was written by Jane Yolen in 1988 and winner of the National Jewish Book Award. Teaching the Holocaust to any adult is difficult and far more for young adults and children. Many authors use fiction as a way to teach and create a lasting impression. I vividly remember reading the book in elementary… Continue reading The Devil’s Arithmetic
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Maybe it is because my brother and I would play “runaway” or maybe because I loved the idea of museums and cities, but From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler was one of my favorite books as a child. E.L. Konigsburg wrote the book with sophisticated language and made me feel more “adult” reading that… Continue reading From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Sick Toddlers
If you’re like our family, our two year old toddler has encountered his share of ear infections and colds from seasons and daycare. However, he now runs screaming when he sees the plastic CVS syringe and orange anti-biotic bottle. We have tried bribery, treats, and meds in the tub – where the medicine usually gets spit… Continue reading Sick Toddlers