Yesterday we sent the 5th Grader off on her first overnight class trip. She’s at a camp where they’re learning about archery and canoeing, doing ropes courses, and holding snakes. When I saw “hands-on reptile exploration” on the information sheet I knew then and there that I had made the right call in not signing…
The warm weather we’ve been having these past few days has been good for everyone. I know February 22nd is a little early to assume spring is here to stay, but what a gift it’s been to get outside! With all the school closures this month and last, I feel like we’ve exhausted all forms…
I don’t think it’s officially Seasonal Affective Disorder, but I feel like the dreariness of winter certainly takes a toll on my overall energy and enthusiasm level at this time of year. So, I’m trying to have a more proactive approach to battling the winter blues. In a unique way, strapping myself to a desk…
This year the girls are in 5th Grade, 3rd Grade, and Kindergarten. One would think I would have a grasp on the elementary education process at least from a parental perspective. With the exception of the fifth grade assignments and expectations, this is not our first rodeo. But, I seem to already have forgotten the…