The world of education is filled with labels. There’s gifted education, special education, and one of my all time favorites, exceptional education. Looking only at the words themselves, there would appear to be little difference among those three. In fact, I decided to look up those three words in the dictionary. Here’s what I found:…
Right, Left, Does It Really Matter
Life events of recent months have caused me to think way too much about everything. So I’ve decided to quit…thinking so much, that is. Let’s face it. In the end does it really matter if the right boot was on the left foot or the left boot on the right foot…that we have this diagnosis…
Special Exposure Wednesday.
Even bad news can’t keep a girl down for long. Ivy loves feather boas. They are her comfort thing. Got something flamboyant to share? Why don’t you join in this Special Exposure Wednesday. Please remember your comment love at each link you visit. Also blogging at Three Ring Circus
Try This Tuesday #30: Teaching the How and Why of Hygiene
If you’d like to join in but aren’t sure what to write about, try the topic suggestion for this week: Teaching the How and Why of Hygiene. *****Unfortunately, I have been out of commission for the last several days due to a severe migraine, so I wasn’t able to write about our experiences with this…
Easy Vegetable Curry
Here’s a simple and colorful curry dish that is a great way to get your family members to eat their vegetables. Peas, carrots, and cauliflower are readily available even in the wintertime, making putting this dish together a snap. 1 tablespoon canola oil 4 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 cauliflower head, cut into small florets…
A great day at the aquarium (and other minor miracles)
On Saturday, we road-tripped to a wonderful place, Adventure Aquarium. Both kids had an amazing time, but I was especially thrilled to see how excited Max was. He ran right into the aquarium, dragged us from room to room, and basically had the time of his life. Up until Max was four or so, we literally…
Magic Marker Monday — Looks Like Six More Weeks of Winter…
“It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.” ~Pablo Picasso Welcome to Magic Marker Monday! If you haven’t heard about Magic Marker Monday yet, click here and then hurry right back… We had a little Groundhog Day fun at our place this week and made this…
Grief and Marriage
Written by Chrissi The loss of a child DOES and can have an impact on marriage. As each parent tries to find some sense of comfort, some sense of balance after such a loss, it can lead to anger, anxiety and strain on a marriage. I believe this is because daddies and mommies grieve differently….
Embracing Differences – An Interview with Sally
Come join me for a stroll through Maggie’s World. Along the way you will meet a lovely young lady who’s smile is contagious, and whose mother’s words will touch your heart. Tell me a little about yourself and your family. My name is Sally and I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. My two…
My easiest speech activity: faking ignorance.
I love to fake ignorance with my children and students in an effort to make them use their words. When they want something in particular and start crying, whining, using non-specific language, I just shrug and say “What? What do you want?” Sometimes I’ll add in “I don’t understand….” I use this activity for helping…