Author: Eva
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Curriculum Part 2
This is going to be just a quick overview of what the curriculum agents look for when they are trying to find books that will fit into our schools. This list comes from the Approved Textbook List (affectionately called ATL by those that use it). The curriculum board puts one of these out every year…
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So She Reads Collection: A Hodge Podge
Welcome to our monthly collection! This space is our collection of links and ideas for you to explore, and things we might want to revisit or remember. Brew yourself a cup of tea and savor a quiet moment while you read. May you be inspired this in-between season. Here in South Dakota it’s no longer…
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No Time for a Book!
There are some days you want something quick and easy to listen to. Poscasts are your answer! I love a good podcast and according to the response I got when I posted on my status, you do too! Here’s some good suggestions from my contacts. I can’t vouch for all of these since I haven’t…
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January Rest
Are you ready for the new year? I haven’t had much excitement forchallenges or revamping my life right now. Actually, I’ve been taking the gentle advice I’m about to give you. December was active, mentally and physically. Christmas activities begin at school long before Christmas day arrives. We had family visit during the holidays. We…
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Houseplants, Green Thumbs, and Beginners
If you knew my ability to garden you might laugh at me writing an article on houseplants. I’m not here to give you any new and improved advice on how to keep houseplants healthy since I have trouble with that myself. I am here to tell you which plants work well for beginners or those…
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Author Spotlight: Atul Gwande
Atul Atmaram Gawande (born November 5, 1965) is an American surgeon, writer, and public health researcher. He is married to Kathleen and they have three children. He practices general and endocrine surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Samuel O. Thier Professor…
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New Beginnings – Sad Endings {September Collection}
September is always a bittersweet month. It sees the end of summer and start of a new school year. This year my two girls are in 4th and 2nd grade. I cannot believe how the time has gone by. I love this stage! Sending them off to a day of learning is the best thing…
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Teachers are Influencers
School is in full swing again! It is very cliche, but how did summer go so fast? We had a little over 3 months off, and just like that the mornings are crisp again and fall is just around the corner. This summer Weston and I went to a CLE teacher training to get a…
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July Collection: Family Vacation Edition
WELCOME to our monthly collection where we offer links and ideas for you to explore with us. This month we (Eva) spent two weeks on vacation. First up was a stop at Fountain Run, KY. I taught school there years ago, and made lasting friendships. Next we stopped at Hickory, NC to visit hunter friends…
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The May Collection: Gateway to Summer
WELCOME to our monthly collection where we post interesting and fun information; stuff we came across that caught our attention or tickled our funny bone or inspired action. I eat mostly gluten-free and by accident so does my family. I have struggled to find a gluten free flour blend that meets my criteria: gluten free,…