It’s the weekend and it’s always a good idea to curl up with a cup of tea and a classic read like a Jane Austen or Emily Bronte book. However, curling up with a good classic movie is also a good idea. I have recently been watching a few of Audrey Hepburn’s best work because… Continue reading Stay classic
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The most wonderful time of the year
Around this time of year, if you ask any teacher how many school days remaining they’ll tell you right down to the second. It’s June and we have survived! We survived with all our hair, good looks and sanity. It was a long year filled with long hours, not enough sleep, yard duty, rainy day schedules, field… Continue reading The most wonderful time of the year
Above and beyond
May we always be grateful. ” But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here have consecrated it for above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note nor long remember what we say here,… Continue reading Above and beyond
To the moon and back
Happy birthday Margaret Wise Brown. Thanks for the wonderful stories you have shared with all of us. “Goodnight stars, Goodnight air, Goodnight noises everywhere.” -Margaret Wise Brown Goodnight Moon
Happy Mother’s Day
But behind all your stories is your mother’s story, for hers is where yours begins. — Mitch Albom, For One More Day
Teachers Rock!
Everyone can remember at least one teacher who inspired them, believed in them, helped them or just made their educational life a little easier. I have a few but the two that stick out are my kindergarten teacher and my 5th grade teacher. My kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Beaks, was a sweet, caring person who’s first… Continue reading Teachers Rock!
Mad about Mad Libs
While perusing the little children’s book shop around the corner today, I came across Mad Libs. Suddenly I was like 10 years old sitting in the back seat of our old Pontiac squashed between my brother and sister on one of our family road trips. What fun we had making stories with Mad Libs on… Continue reading Mad about Mad Libs
Happy 100th Beverly!
“Children should learn that reading is pleasure, not just something that teachers make you do in school.” -Beverly Cleary
Happy Spring!
“Just living is not enough,” said the butterfly, “one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” -Hans Christian Andersen The Complete Fairy Tales
Bunny Tales
“There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they will take you” ~Beatrix Potter Happy Easter!
JJ BRETT 