April Showers Bring EARTH DAY!

April Showers Bring EARTH DAY!

April Showers Bring May Flowers EARTH DAY!The air is changing, the sun is beginning to set later in the day, and all signs are pointing to Spring, which in teacher-speak means one thing:TIME TO PLAN FOR EARTH DAY!As a little girl growing up in New York, I looked forward to the month of April in …

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How to Save Time, Energy & Money Buying Books

How to Save Time, Energy & Money Buying Books

A Tale of Time, Energy, & Money – And How to Save All ThreeIf you’re anything like me, buying in bulk not only saves you a huge amount of time and energy, it gives you the security of knowing you’re well-stocked in whatever you little heart desires, and most importantly…IT SAVES YOU MONEY. LO …

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Creativity... Using It to Make a Difference

Creativity... Using It to Make a Difference

There is something so heavy about the term “conformist,” and something so light about its antonym - “non-conformist.” It’s as if to say – if you’re a conformist, you’re stuck – robbed of all of your inherent desires and beliefs in order to fit a certain standard – lost between “good on paper …

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Can Changing Your Mind Inevitably Change the World?

Can Changing Your Mind Inevitably Change the World?

It was once thought that the stronger you were in your convictions, and the more steadfastly you held on to them, the more successful a leader you’d be.We are a nation that criticizes political candidates for changing their minds, accuses anyone with a wavering opinion of being less credible – b …

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Dr. Seuss: Tips for Teaching His Life Lessons to Kids of All Ages

Dr. Seuss: Tips for Teaching His Life Lessons to Kids of All Ages

Oh, the places you’ll go… The age defying impact of  Dr. Seuss and his wonderful books, from Kindergarten to High School and beyond.As schools across the country are preparing for Read Across America Day to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ 109th birthday in just a few weeks, our book speci …

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