Tag Archives: SOL2016

I Work in a World of Possible.

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

I work in a world of educated women men in trousers and button-downed shirts sensible shoes that shift shift shift down century old wood-floored hallways where before any of us became us, hundreds and thousands of children walked in straight … Continue reading →

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Main Idea . . . Think about it.

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

Today I shared a couple of simple strategies for helping students understand how to take in informational text.  It involves breaking down information into manageable bits.  I used to think students should be able to find the main idea easily. … Continue reading →

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Roast Chicken & Random Acts of Kindness

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

    This week is Random Acts of Kindness week at the Sweetest Little School by the Sea.  It came about as the result of a conversation with our insightful and lovely psychologist a few weeks ago. Mrs. Turner related … Continue reading →

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