When I left California to start teaching in international schools, all of the sudden I had kids from 10 different countries speaking 8 different languages under one roof. To create a diverse bookshelf that represented my students and their experiences was the first task on my list. I had to study long and hard in […]
As a first time parent, you are mostly worried about your baby sleeping and eating. When the Egypt Revolution began just 3 weeks after I had my daughter was born in Cairo, I was trying to get her to sleep to the sound of gunshots. As I was reading aloud, there were military tanks roaring down my […]
I think of watching a child learn to mark, scribble, and eventually write as the most magical laboratory ever. If you are like me and have never excelled in science, watching a child develop writing skills makes the science behind their markings beautiful to see. One of my fondest memories is when my daughter grasped […]
Raise your hand if you are trying or have tried every strategy imaginable to get children to put down their screens and pick up a BOOK? Most adults would agree “reading is important”, so the magic question is: how to we catch the attention of a child and persuade them to listen to a book? […]
During special celebrations, holidays, or just a Tuesday, family and friends gather for festivities. Reunions are usually filled with laughter and excitement. Whether it is a special occasion or just a field trip, setting up girls (and boys) for success for interacting with people is paramount. I urge you to consider how to teach children […]
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