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Simple Answer

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Simple Answer

We read the information concerning the National Monument in staccato form, but we were reading it. Comprehension I was not sure of…but the fluency was getting a bit better. Several of the students and I began to discuss what we had read. The stairs and the elevator became quite the topic as we discussed the chapter.

The children answered the questions I proposed with ease, much to my surprise. Jason stayed a little more quiet than usual, but I was rather grateful for it quite honestly.

I asked the kids to get out their pencils and and I passed out a short review sheet to see what they had learned. At the time, there were only 6 students at my table to review for their test in the general education classroom. Continue reading Simple Answer →

Simple Home

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Simple Home

John 14:2  “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?”

There is just something about home, isn’t there?  We love vacations, but we love to come home.  I would imagine if you live away from your “hometown” that going back to the place in which you grew up provides a tender memory.

As a former special education teacher, I have learned many things from my students who learn in their own special way. One day while sitting in church I was encouraged by a little guy, while not my student…a precious friend.  He always sat in church quietly, very determined to not have to be taken out for making noises.  Some Sundays were better than others… Continue reading Simple Home →

Simple Summer

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Simple Summer

Summer is almost officially upon us, although today feels as though it has arrived. Our morning walk was just a tad bit hotter than usual. But this family has always loved summer.

Baseball games, whiffle ball, fireflies, swimming, beaches, long days, short nights, back porches…well you get the general idea. I am sure you can add your favorite summer activities to make you own list! In fact, that might be a good idea. Or let your children journal what they see and learn!

There is something about summer that gives us permission to slow down a bit. No set bedtimes, no set wake up times. When the kids were little, summer just happened at a different pace. Continue reading Simple Summer →