Twas a week before Christmas
Twas a week before Christmas And all through the school, All the students were rowdy Ignoring the rule. Buzzing all through their classes All anxious to speak. To announce what great presents They’d get in…
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Language Disorders in Children Adopted Internationally
As an adoptive mom of two children born in Korea, and as a Speech Pathologist, this has been a topic I’ve talked to parents about often. I am glad that all my thoughts and advice…
Snow Days
We’ve had 1.5 snow days this week. Well, the students have had 2 days. But the teachers still had to report into work today. Bitter? Me? Never. I’m sure the superintendent did not make that…
The unadmired, yummy house
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. In a box, there was a house, A yummy house, That came from a cardboard box. And on that house, we put frosting. Some gooey frosting, On a…
Learning the states
Previous years (when we were popular) we participated in my beloved adoption bulletin board holiday card exchange. We sent and received cards from families all over the country. It was so much fun. Alas, finances…
Real Men…
Will go to any height to please their woman. ‘Cuz if mama ain’t happy…. Ain’t nobody happy.
Holiday Tips for Helping Children with Autism
These tips were written to help the families of children with Autism reduce holiday stress, but they are useful to all children. Adapted from Autism-Society.org: 1. Prepare, prepare, prepare . Keep a calendar or an…
12 Days of Rethinking Christmas
On the first day of Christmas my true love said, “Think Globally.” ‘Cause Christmas is more than stuff under a tree. Photo by carf On the second day of Christmas my true love said, “Give…
Christmas printables
I love the internet. Don’t get me wrong, I love God, I love my family, I love chocolate. But I looooooooooove the internet. Where else can I find adorable, seasonal teaching activities for free? With…
The Animals’ Christmas Carol
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, “Do you hear what I hear?” “Woof, Moo, Roar, Grrr, Peep, Rasp, Bzzzz, Flutter, Some Pig, Rarp, Coo, Bleat, Cock-a-doodle-doo,…
Super Woman’s un-doing in 6 hours or less
Friend: Can you please bring dessert and a salad to Thanksgiving dinner. Remember it will be just 4 adults and 4 kids. Super Woman: Sure. Super Woman: Oh, but there is a Cranberry sauce I…
It’s reining deer!
Okay everyone, time to grab your antlers, tie on your jingle bells, and turn on your blinking red lighted nose! We’re going to do some Holiday singing. And not just any song…. the R to…
My Monstrosi-tree
Those plastic trees! Monstrosities! I do not like those so-called trees! Do you like artificial trees? I do not like the tree-farm-killers. I do not like the land-fill-fillers. Would you if they came with pine…
Charlotte’s Web
I’m baaaaaaack! Well, at least for a day or two. This illness has been kicking my arse and I’ve spent much of the last week in bed. But the encouragement, comments, and followers ( !!…