The Oreo Cookie Theory

The end of the school year is quickly approaching and many believe that the kids are ‘acting up’ because they are done with school and ready for summer vacation. I have a different perspective on this… As soon as June 1st hits (sometimes earlier) the...

The Power of Speaking Our Truth

This week, my first grade students presented their first radio show on blogtalkradio titled, “KidSpeak.” I was so incredibly proud of each and every one of them because at the ripe ‘ol age of 6 and 7, they are speaking their truth! I have spent quite...

Where’s the Respect?

Hmmmm, so lately, I’ve been hearing a great deal about how frustrated parents, teachers, and society is, in general, about the lack of respect that children show nowadays.  In truth, I have even muttered these words in the past few weeks myself… It does...