Too good to pass up: The trials and tribulations of a second grader
September 16, 2011
“It’s all learning—is fun and invented spelling, and then—bam!—second grade.” 
What does a giraffe have to do with learning?
September 7, 2011
Curiosity is our greatest search engine and education should be about keeping one’s curiosity alive and well nourished. The beginning of a new school year holds much promise for learning, discovery and exploring and an active imagination is the best companion to take along on that journey. You might wonder what does a giraffe have […]
Start off the school year right!
August 12, 2011
With school around the corner, start the year off right and buy a colorful map of the world. Let me share a story, THE MAP. Our kitchen is the focal point of our family life and for the past 30 years, a colorful map of the world has decorated the room where we eat all […]
The drawback of E-readers
August 5, 2011
I have written extensively about the pros and cons of E-Reading and I admit I am not lukewarm on the subject. But I have just found the reason why I have not succumbed. I recently read an article, “What an E-Reader Can’t Download.” and I couldn’t say it more eloquently so here is an excerpt […]
Discover the pleasure of rereading a favorite book.
July 27, 2011
Treat yourself and reread a favorite book. Not only do you reap the benefits of meeting an old friend you loved, but you also discover a different you who is now reading the book, but with different eyes. Experience the wisdom of Marcel Proust who said : “The real voyage of discovery consists not in […]
