Mamacita says: Every year around this time, I like to re-run this little piece about choosing a gift for your children’s teachers. We really do appreciate anything and everything we receive from our kids and their families, but some things … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Abby’s proofreader must have been out sick that day. . . . … Continue reading
I use this article in my classrooms every spring. I hope you will all find it useful as well. Information is life-saving, and this particular information contains more than one lesson for us all. I would be most grateful, and … Continue reading
Mamacita says: I’ve been reading about the “dongle incident” and doing some serious thinking. I’ve also been doing some serious head-shaking, and some equally serious wondering about where the line should be drawn between private conversation and public listening. … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Facebook, Twitter, and PInterest are taking up much of my former blogging time, but you know something. . . . popular and fun and useful as other aspects of social media might be, my first love is also … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Yes, it’s true. I use polymers in my writing labs. I also use all kinds of science in my reading labs. I’ve done this for many years. And guess what: this WORKS. Here’s the thing about learning: everything … Continue reading