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Reading Playlists

I love music. I love books. Of course I put the two of them together often. One of my favorite assignments as a teacher, is having my students create playlists/soundtracks that go with the stories that they write. Sometimes, I have them pick music that goes with a particular book or even a scene. When… Continue reading Reading Playlists

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Teach Your High Schooler How to Read

Did that title get your attention? Many of you immediately are thinking, "If your high school student can't read, there are bigger problems." I completely agree with you! By high school, students are usually quite proficient at reading words. As their teacher, I want them to read what the author wrote. I want them to… Continue reading Teach Your High Schooler How to Read

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A Pause with Purpose: Spiral Review Week

Everyone knows I like a good plan, and we love a good rhythm with our learning. We’ve walked through the alphabet, one letter per day, A through Z (if you missed the deets, check out The ABC Update). Each letter has its day to shine, and by the time we reach Z, we’ve built an entire… Continue reading A Pause with Purpose: Spiral Review Week

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Efficient Meal Prep for a Busy Family

First, I can assure you I did not look as cute as my cover photo for these food prep days. This was about efficiency not amazing pics by Abby Barstow. For those following me on instagram, you saw some of this. But here is the run down of the food I prepped and did for… Continue reading Efficient Meal Prep for a Busy Family

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From Hustle to Grace: One Mom’s Journey to Finding Balance

I used to think self-care was a joke. That productivity equaled value and worth. If you weren't moving, you were wasting time. Spending time and money on frivolous things like skin care, mani/pedis, or even superfluous food, was frowned upon. I was clearly more superior as I was so low maintenance as a woman. I… Continue reading From Hustle to Grace: One Mom’s Journey to Finding Balance