Norman Rockwell's "Girl at Mirror" To be perfectly honest I thought childlike innocence would be lost before fourth grade. With all the pressures to look a certain way—to have the right clothes, shoes and brands—how does a child go through five years of school without succumbing? But … [Read more...] about Altering Appearances
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Teacher or Student?
Substitute teaching in fourth grade is proving to be an emotional experience. One day I can hardly keep from laughing (see previous post). The next day I could almost cry…but not for the reasons you might think. According to the lesson plan we read Chrysanthemum. It’s the story of a mouse named … [Read more...] about Teacher or Student?
Solar System Song
There’s something about little boys that just makes me smile, no matter how ornery they are. Maybe it’s because I have three of my own. Whatever the reason, I find myself smiling again after a week’s worth of fourth grade science. In learning about the solar system there is just so much … [Read more...] about Solar System Song