We visited Vermont for an anniversary party last weekend. 40 years of marriage is inspiring. My husband’s aunt and uncle have been through it all and they still adore one another. It is evident in the way they speak to,
The Door in the Wall – literature adventure lesson plans
“Can we read it again tomorrow? Please!” Success! Anytime my kids leave a book searching for more, I know that our reading has been effective. (Caution: Extraordinarily long post. If you aren’t a teacher and you are reading my blog
Autodidact
I stumbled into this word while reading during my trip to Illinois this past week. It was in reference to Thomas Jefferson. I read it aloud to my sister, and remembered that I had heard the word before and therefore
Making Medieval Swords
While getting together for our “The Door in the Wall” book group this week, we made the easiest, cheapest toy. Foam swords! We took pool noodles and cut them using a large kitchen knife into quarters (first lengthwise and again