Tag Archives: family

Stop, Look and Listen

Posted on 01/11/2012 by teachlearnlaugh

Back in the day when I was a kindergarten teacher, parents of young children would want to know what skills their child should have before going to kindergarten.  They were always a bit surprised at my answer. The number one … Continue reading →

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Chatter Box

Posted on 11/26/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

Constant chatter can be quite annoying especially if you are you are trying to accomplish something that requires concentration.  Then, chatter just gets on your nerves! But if you’re a young child, chatter is a good thing and its never … Continue reading →

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Got Milk?

Posted on 09/11/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

A few years back, my friend Edvique, started collecting Got Milk? ads.  I don’t know if her initial reason behind the idea was to encourage one of her children to drink milk but whatever the reason, they ended up with … Continue reading →

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The Soapbox Speech

Posted on 08/16/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

Ok, where is it?  My soapbox, the  high one, where is it?  It is time for my annual soapbox speech and I need to be prepared! The new school year is about to begin.  Back to School Night is here. … Continue reading →

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Brain Overload

Posted on 07/27/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

Do you ever have times when you have been given so much information, been asked so many questions and been given so many tasks to accomplish that your brain is just a scrambled mess and you just can’t think anymore? … Continue reading →

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I Am Not A Fan, I Am

Posted on 04/10/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

Confession time…..I am a teacher and I am not a fan of Dr. Seuss.  No one ever gave me a book!  I didn’t grow up with Dr. Seuss and I just never learned to love him.  But I do appreciate … Continue reading →

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Start Talking

Posted on 03/18/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

Babies and young children need a language rich environment.  They need you to talk to them.  They need you to also talk with them.  They start learning to read by sharing books. Book Smart,  Top to Bottom, Drama, Drama, Drama! and … Continue reading →

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Sneaky Leprechauns

Posted on 03/12/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

There are two reasons I like Saint Patrick’s Day.  I was a huge fan of “The Borrowers” growing up and Leprechauns fit nicely with my visions of magical, little people.  The other reason is because it is one of those … Continue reading →

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Listen to the Teacher

Posted on 02/27/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

My son has almost the same birthdate as my daughter, minus 24 hours and 6 minutes.  Even though they are 4 years apart in age, they are 5 years apart in school.  She was the newly 5 year old when … Continue reading →

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It’s Still Greek

Posted on 02/23/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

I love baby babble.  It’s just so darn cute.  You can’t help but get caught up in it and babble back.  I think the cutest sight is to see a baby with a book, babbling away, patting the book and … Continue reading →

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