Percolating Thoughts
of a mother and instructional leader
Category: Mother’s Corner
In the Olden Days
My two children, four and seven, keep on asking questions about the “olden days”. I was responding with pioneers in mind, but they were talking about OUR upbringing. I’m in my forties and don’t consider my upbringing the “olden days”…
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Very Clever . . . Lost Generation
This 1 minute 44 second video reads forwards and backwards yet the meaning is the exact opposite, which makes it brilliant! The message is a reminder of what’s important and appropriate for the beginning of a new year. The author,…
Read MoreDetermined to Succeed
We set up an obstacle course at the playground today. My six year old son Massimo went first and logged 1:20.5 (one minute, 20.5 seconds). I went next and logged 1:43. “Dad” turned in a time of 1:00 flat. So…
Read MoreYour Time Investment is the Greatest Gift You Can Offer Your Child
Although I believe the single most important indicator of student success is the quality of teaching and how we use assessment to inform our instructional practice, second to that is meaningful parental involvement and its connection to student learning. A…
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