Tag Archives: Teaching

Everyone has a favorite teacher, that one who balanced discipline and hard work with fun and understanding of all their students as individuals. My third grade teacher stands out to me. She was an older lady. Her children raised, she was also a widow. She loved to tell us stories ...

With a face fighting hard to conceal guilt, Isabella casually walked into the room. Unbeknown to her, the peanut butter fudge cookie she had just devoured in secret, left bold crumbs sprawled across the corners of her mouth. “Isabella did you take a cookie from the jar?” Her mother asked. ...

Tis the season to be jolly!   You may be asking, “Is it Christmas?”… Slow down… No it’s not. But this time of year really does bring out the jolliness in both parents and children alike. This is because it’s back to school time again!   Parents are eager to ...

Teachers don’t just teach facts, they nurture souls for life. In honor of all the teachers – in homeschool, private school, and public school settings – here are three of my favorite teaching movies.   Dead Poets Society (1989) Robin Williams plays John Keating, a teacher with a heart for ...

Youth Baseball In Seattle Is A Big Hit By John Livingston Clark You are a parent sitting in the stands watching a youth baseball game. Your son is at bat. Does he hit a game-winning run or strike out, lose the game, and feel humiliated by the team and spectators? ...