Percolating Thoughts

Category: Mother’s Corner


To Div 10

Aloha to the whole class! This is Tiana. I’m in Hawaii. I am having a good time. I love swimming with my grandpa. My dad throws me in the air in the pool and in the ocean and catches me….

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To Div 3

Hi Class, I am having a good time in Hawaii so far. I went snorkeling every day except the first day. I saw 4 trumpet fish one was over 1 and a half feet long! We also saw a lizard…

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Dear Child, Remember . . .

My Dear Child, Remember to remind yourself . . . “Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes are to be observed…

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Have Your Child Experience Disappointment — it’s OK!

“I’ll take complete responsibility for my decision,” my 8 year old told my husband and I one summer morning while we were out on an excursion. Uncertain if he was making the wisest choice, his comment made us smile and…

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Early Learning App Recommendations by Category

To all my friends (mommies, daddies and munchkins)  RE:  Early Learning Apps — listed in the following categories:  Readiness Skills, Printing, General Overview Apps, Alphabet/Sound Recognition, Phonics, Spelling, Early Reading, Sight Words, Early Numeracy, Drawing, Music, Science, Create a Digital…

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Being Judged – A Lesson Learned

This clip provides a great opportunity for discussion for both the parent world and education system.  What a fitting song and a wonderful reminder to not judge a book by its cover.  Read the pages — there is much to…

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Dear Div 8 Part 2

Dear Div. 8, This is my last week in Hawaii. I’m sitting listening to the Canucks game after spending four hours at the beach. I’ve been listening to every Canuck game through an iPhone App called Tunein Radio. This probably…

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