Homeschool Hell

Homeschool is happening. And let’s all be honest. It. Is. Hell. On. Earth. No matter which side of this you are on, it’s hard.  As a parent with credentials in education, I can tell you this sucks.  It’s hard on teachers to rework how they approach instruction, it’s hard on kids because they are now…

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How To Ruin A Perfectly Good Year

In order to ruin a perfectly good year, you will need to get a few things in place.  The first item is to make sure you have a crazy morning routine. Wake up late, don’t eat, roll into school with no plans (and almost no gas), and continue the day in a mode of reaction. This will…

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Candy is King

In our current ERG office, we have a giant candy basket. It sits on the counter and people who drop by the office know it is self-serve. This includes the children of our consultants. The contents of the basket of candy changes with the seasons but it’s always there. And as we anticipate this move…

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Where Have All the School Mamas Gone?

If you work in a school, at one time or another you have had a School Mama. You know exactly who they are. You can probably picture one right now. School Mamas come in all sizes, shapes, colors, and are in every school. They are the ones who are wise, give you tips on how to…

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Fitness is Elementary

From the desk of Leigh Ann . . . “Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of creative and dynamic intellectual activity.”  – President Kennedy Teachers play a critical role in developing the fitness of the minds and bodies of their students.  School…

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Why Thanksgiving is the Single Most Wonderful Holiday Ever

By my own admission, I am not a food blogger.  I am an education blogger but a serious food lover.  So I have given myself permission to write about food since tomorrow is the mother-of-all-food holidays. The greatest thing about Thanksgiving is not all the wonderful things that are happening in our lives.  Don’t get…

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