STEM vs SEL

STEM vs SEL

STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, also known as STEM.  These days we often add art into this making it STEAM.  But whatever the acronym, we all can agree that a thorough education in STEM/STEAM can give our children a leg up as they progress through their educational journey. SEL Social Emotional Learning, also known…

The Value of Children’s Books for Older Students

The Value of Children’s Books for Older Students

Older students need picture books too! Are children’s books useful for Middle and High School students?  Yes.  Yes, they are. It is true that picture books are normally intended for younger students and small children. However, that should not always be the case. I believe there is still great value to older readers in reading…

Words Worth Knowing: Phony

Words Worth Knowing: Phony

The Word Worth Knowing this week is Phony. Don’t you think the Phony word is funny? Hearing somebody say “phony” makes me think of anything but the real meaning. And that’s because this word had did not have the current meaning until the late 1800s, when we stole it from the Irish language. How? And why? I’ll…

Words Worth Knowing: Dense

Words Worth Knowing: Dense

The Word Worth Knowing this week is Dense. When we’ve heard the word “dense” it’s usually been related to chemistry, medicine, cooking recipes, or even the weather, but we usually don’t hear the word “dense” being used to talk about hair, right? There are many other useful adjectives for abundant hair. I thought the same…

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