When it comes to dating, there are a lot of ifs involved. How can you know that someone is comfortable being around you? How can you even know if they like you? It’s easier if they told you, but a lot of that takes both people out of the moment. Because of this, you need to be able to read someone’s body language. Looking for the cues that allow you to build a relationship with a potential partner. Creating a connection is a lot more than exchanging numbers and texting every day. You want to be in the moment. I’ve written before about courtship and the best way to create attraction. Yet there is a separate under-layer to it...
How to Catch an Elf is a fun holiday and Christmas book and your students will love to see if the elf can be caught! WHY BOOK COMPANIONS? Book companions are a fun and engaging way to get students interacting with a read aloud picture book! When I was teaching I had a lot of difficulty finding leveled book companions that would meet the needs of students in my self-contained classroom, so I made my own. Here’s a look inside the How to Catch an Elf Book Companion ((This blog post contains affiliate links for your convenience. You don’t pay any more by clicking my link (and I actually find the best prices for you!) but I make a small commission off of...
An Alternative to An Ancient Greece Map Worksheet Looking for an alternative to an Ancient Greece map worksheet? I have an Ancient Greece geography interactive notebook that your students will LOVE! This interactive notebook is full of map and geography activities that will help your students grasp the concept of where Ancient Greece was and how the society grew and adapted due to its climate and land. These interactive notebook pieces are hands-on and engaging – and about ten times more fun than a worksheet Need resources on Ancient Greek economics and culture as well? I also have an Ancient Greece interactive notebook that contains EVERYTHING for your Ancient Greece unit! By th way, make sure to check out my...
Having little ones home from school is always hectic, especially when the winter weather can make using up their energy so much harder. As parents, you know nothing is better to calm a busy little bee than keeping them engaged in an activity. Here are some ways to keep your kiddos entertained and give them a chance to have some winter bonding with you. Caring Crafts It’s never too soon to teach your child the true meaning of the holiday season: giving to others. So when the wind is whipping outside and your kids may be reaching for the coloring supplies anyway, maybe use this time to sit down with them and create some caring crafts. It’s hard to...
Reading Partners CEO Adeola Whitney is creating opportunities. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero IMAGES COURTESY READING PARTNERS Adeola (“Ola”) Whitney brings over 20 years of education leadership experience to the CEO role, including three prior years with Reading Partners. Prior to being named CEO of Reading Partners, Ola provided leadership around the expansion and implementation of iMentor’s college-success program, serving 10,000 pairs of students and their mentors nationally. In this role, she oversaw executive leadership in the Bay Area, Baltimore, Chicago, and New York City, and partnered with over 15 nonprofit organizations nationwide to ensure the effective application of iMentor’s program. Before joining iMentor, Ola served as Reading Partners’ chief regional operations officer, managing 14+ executive directors across the country....
