03/25/2020

Five Quick Tips for Educating at Home

The world is in an uproar over Covid-19.  Many schools are closed and children are suddenly being educated by parents at home.  As both an independent study teacher of 20 years and a homeschool mom of 15 years, I’d like to come alongside and help equip you for successful teaching…

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03/04/2020

The Awe Effect

What is the “Awe Effect”? I recently listened to an audible publication titled, “The Three-Day Effect”.  In this podcast, author Florence Williams reveals some scientific correlations between time spent outside and improved health and creativity. Toward the end of the podcast, she had a chapter on awe. What is awe?…

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02/12/2020

Don’t Be Mistaken About Math Manipulatives

This post contains affiliate links. The other day I heard about a sad math situation.  A group of children had graduated from kindergarten and had begun first grade.  When it came to math time, the teacher told the students that they could no longer use math manipulatives. “Math manipulatives are…

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Hazards of  Hosting

Hosting is not for the faint of heart.  Sometimes, no matter how well you plan, the unexpected happens.  I have been hosting parties for friends, children, youth events, and church functions for over 20 years.  Sometimes the unforeseeable events are not only surprising, but downright hilarious. So as you plan…

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11/05/2019

Power Envy and the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff

Take a look around your home. What do you see that utilizes electricity?  The kitchen probably contains a refrigerator, oven, microwave, and maybe a dishwasher.  Light switches and electrical sockets may line several walls in each room. Chances are you can find a television set or computer monitor somewhere around…

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