children
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She’s Not Human
I saw this episode once on Tales From The Hood. This little boy came to school with bruises on his body and he said a monster did it. This perplexed his teachers because surely this couldn’t be an actual monster. But the little boy proceeded to insist it was a monster. He drew pictures of… Continue reading
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Tainted Love
It is the language of all of mankind. I can walk the streets of any Germanic town, and while I am not very familiar with the language, I can still recognize love. If a man was struggling to release himself from a burning car, I and those who see this will not hesitate to assist… Continue reading
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Uncommon Core
Yea, 2 + 2 used to equal 4. But thanks to uncommon core, it can equal 5 if that will make the children feel better. What I don’t understand though is all the drawing stuff. Like, if there’s a math problem of: 9 + 7 =? why does the student have to draw circles to… Continue reading
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Appreciation
One of my itty bitty’s (a nickname for the children I work with in the community) was upset to discover that their treat was not as exciting as those given to the other children. We had played a guessing game that utilized their spelling and vocabulary skills and they were now being rewarded as a… Continue reading
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Coffee and Car Keys
Two things always made me think of adulthood when I was a kid: Coffee and Car Keys. I always loved holding the keys in my hand after returning from some car visit I was sent to by relatives. It made me feel adult, as if I was actually the one driving. I think mentally I… Continue reading
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Dear Parents
People, look: Your not doing your children any favors by excusing their wrong. Teach them to be accountable for their actions from the beginning. Gangs and smart mouths ain’t born over night you know. Don’t believe in whoopings? Ok, give it a few years, we’ll see. Continue reading
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