When Bad Things Happen, Make Lemonade!

Two years ago today I had a stroke. It really didn't seem like much, and I didn't even go to the hosp…

Pay it Forward for Evan

My community is in shock due to the loss of one of its gems. Evan in the musical Chicago . My dau…

Memorial Day: A Day To Remember

Memorial Day in America is a day to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom.  Many people also …

10 Strategies for Surviving Until Summer

We have 21 school days left. I'm trying not to get stressed out about all the work I have to complete i…

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Syllables... and Then Some

Did you know there were 6 kinds of syllables? Knowing the different kinds of syllables will help the c…

Learning Math Facts With Cuisenaire Rods

Brain Research tells us that being physically involved with the learning process helps learning happen.  It…

A Few Thoughts About Fluency

Fluency is a big buzzword these days.  I've seen it used for reading stories, decoding, and even math fac…