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What a Difference a Year Makes

September 8, 2011 by amreen

This time, last year, I was a panicky basket case.  I had just started my new career in teaching at a local college, teaching courses in law, on a part-time basis, to future paralegals and law clerks.  Everything was so new - the place, the people, the courses, the routine.  I hadn't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: college, law, teaching, work

Five Things Teachers Wish Your Young Child Knew How to Do

May 24, 2011 by Kath

As a parent with children in elementary school, you probably often wonder, "how is my child doing?" Report cards only come out three times a year and the 15 minute interview that follows never seems long enough. You probably communicate regularly with your child's teacher through his/her agenda, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: elementary school, pet peeves, teacher, teaching

I Don’t Want To

May 17, 2011 by Kath

You know, I've been around the block enough times that I shouldn't have been quite so shocked the first time I heard those four words come from a young student's lips. Maybe it was because I genuinely saw the proferred activity as a reward, a break, a fun time-out from the regular classroom routine. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: children, students, teacher, teaching

other people’s words-passing the baton

April 28, 2011 by Nancy

"Parenthood is the passing of a baton, followed by a lifelong disagreement as to who dropped it"                                             Robert Brault … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: learning, lessons, separation and divorce, single parenting, teaching

Earth Day in Earnest

April 22, 2011 by Alice

Today may be Earth Day - but this book will provide talking points for a whole year.E is for the Environmentby Ian James CorlettSimon & SchusterISBN: 978 1 439 19455 3This book contains a handful of stories about a pair of children who begin to learn about ways they can help the earth, and how … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: earth day, environment, teaching

What I love about Teaching so far

December 3, 2010 by amreen

Sorry I've been awol this past week. We had a beautiful new addition in our extended family and I'm a little giddy inside.  I'm the proud auntie of a gorgeous new niece and she is everything precious, soft and beautiful in a little divine package! I started a new job in September as a part-time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: back to work, college, experience, part-time, students, Teachers, teaching

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

November 2, 2010 by Kath

Jeez, it sure has been a while since I last posted! What can I say...busy times around the Kat household these days. First I was miserably sick, and now the kids and my husband are down with bronchitis. Holy man, my kids have missed, like, four days of school in the last few weeks because they just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Islamic school, parenting, public schools, teaching

When the Teacher is LEARNING the Lessons

October 17, 2010 by Kath

Back in September, I wrote about some of the unforeseen mistakes I've made along the learning curve in my new job as a grade nine teacher at an Islamic school. I've played music in class, worn v-neck shirts, and grouped boys and girls together for in-class projects, all of which are no-nos, and all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Eminem, Islam, Islamic school, Muslim, religion, religious tolerance, teaching

Back at Work…and feeling Rusty

September 21, 2010 by amreen

I've been remiss in posting.  All of a sudden my life has changed in some big ways, and I'm kind of running to catch up. My baby girl started Montessori.  Now, in the mornings, my three kids are at school.  Three backpacks, three sets of indoor shoes, three snacks.  I'm back at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: back to work, college, law, motherhood, professor, teaching

Teaching Kids about Money Makes Good Cents

October 28, 2008 by Rob

Money. It's something we all eventually earn and use, but often without much guidance or training. Although its face value is covered in school, wouldn't it have been nice if someone had given you a few lessons on how to handle money when you were young? While it may be impossible to travel in time, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: advice, education, expert advice, kids, kids and money, mom blog, money, parenting blog, teaching

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