The greatest sign of success for a teacher 

is to be able to say, "The children are now

 working as if I did not exist." 

                                   - Maria Montessori

I love this quote from Maria Montessori - it is so very true! I also added other quotes that inspire, make me think, or reinforce my beliefs on my Food for thought page.

 

Childhood Web

The Spruce Family!

Check out the new page I added, "Personal Childhood Web" under my blog title. 

Food for thought

To teach is to learn twice over. 
                                                                   -Joseph Joubert

I think I know, but I have no idea. I have so much to learn from my students and they make sure to let me know that!  I'm always learning right along with my students...that's what makes it so exciting.

Two children's books that I adore

Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

This is a wonderful story about the whispered moments between a father and his daughter as they hunt for hooting owls. It reminds me how easily a parent or an adult can create a magical moment for a child.

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems.

This book can get any reader to give out a big belly laugh. I love how such simple writing and pictures can illicit such a big response. That pigeon has dreams you know!

Welcome to my first ever blog post. We'll see how this goes.