If you do not tell us what happens at school, WE DO NOT KNOW! That should be the blog with no further commentary. In conversing with families over the course of the past probably 12 years, I think that the […]
Communication 101 – For Educators
Month: April 2014
100 Years? Try Almost 102!
I know a lot of people think it is depressing but I love that 100 Years song by Five for Fighting. It makes me want to sing and I think it is just a reminder that regardless of how many […]
Modifications and Memorization
Before all of you get too excited, today’s blog is directed at modifications for Rachel’s theatre class and not core curriculum. For the most part, it’s a lot of the same things though. Most importantly and really, it’s more for […]
7 Thoughts for Successful IEP Meetings
IEP season is upon us. I know this because Rachel’s annual IEP meeting was earlier this week. Besides our official transition meeting in May, it was our final middle school IEP meeting. It has gone fast. I also know it […]
Real Friends?
Rachel came home from school yesterday and started asking me questions. “Were you invited to birthday parties when you were growing up, mommy?” I tried to answer the question but it was hard. I grew up in rural Arkansas and […]
Happy Tummies Like Lemon Loaf
My husband Jonathan loves lemonade but beyond that, he is not much for lemons. Imagine my surprise that his favorite Starbucks treat is their Lemon Loaf. So one day I saw this recipe for Starbucks Like Lemon Loaf. Why not, […]
Driving – Just Like You?
My husband got a new car a few months ago. It has a stick shift. I had not driven one in a long, long time but I needed to drive it and it came back like riding a bicycle. We […]