This review warmed my heart. The fact that a reluctant reader liked it and wanted to share it with his 3rd grade class makes it all worth it! kathyjperry.com BECAUSE I SAID SO … AND OTHER ADVENTURES IN PARENTING, OCTOBER 6TH, 2021 CONNIE HILL (CONNIE CARPENTER) Bandana Acres: Nibbler and Captain Make Peace is written …
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Enjoy this post & video from my blog: Chickadee Cheer @ kathyjperry.com. A Gift From Jonathan Gunson, children’s book author & illustrator “Hey all … a really good thing just happened:Imagination Videobooks has just done a BEAUTIFUL version of my book ‘Goggles The Bear Who Dreamed of Flying’! It’s for disabled kids, funded by the …
BE ALERT Even when walking down a sidewalk towards your car. Stop to get keys. Notice handicapped ramps, steps, curbs. Don’t lose your footing and break 3 ribs like I did. Ouch! (Doing this in a handicapped ramp is ironic.) Kathy J. PerryCharacter Education Through Story — Planting Seeds for Tomorrow’s Leaders kathyjperry.com/
Pinterest is loaded with ideas for bedroom remodels. I like the idea of doing wainscoting on the wall behind the bed (instead of a headboard). Our closet is small, but with my daughter’s help, we’ll make it better. I’ve already cleaned out the dresser drawers and donated lots of clothes I don’t wear anymore. Feels …
You Can Go On An Adventure, Or Have An Adventure Come To You Every Day! Meet Brooke Wiens, Teacher Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages. A TESOL career rewards its teachers with fulfillment and joy. It takes a special person to do this work: Someone who enjoys challenges. Someone who cares deeply for kids, …
I love seeing the tender shoots of crocus, daffodils, and tulips — even when it’s still freezing. Robins and other birds chirp loudly most mornings now, too, getting ready for nesting time. I love these signs of spring every year and am always thankful for them. And, this Sunday we change our time again: spring …
I recently received a group vacation suggestion from my bank, of all places. Here were some choices: Antarctica and South American Cruise (winter here, summer there) — Antarctic peninsula, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Falkland Islands, Cape Horn, Ushuaia, Santiago. Rockies, Rails & Red Rocks (summer) — 3 train excursions, 3 national parks HGTV Southern Road Trip …
I had no idea how much difference there is between regular farmed fish and wild-caught. I recently subscribed to Wild Alaskan Company and have learned there are a number of health benefits for wild-caught. I highly recommend them! I’m going to eat fish twice a week just because I believe I will be healthier. Not …
My husband and I love to see big things happen in sad houses. We’re working in our third house (outside of the one we live in) and it keeps us young (or makes us old). I’m not sure which. He’s the rough-in guy who comes up with the BIG ideas and does the hard work …
If you are a writer of any kind, you will appreciate this book which encourages you to write “organically” rather than by outlining. Focus on what lies at the heart of your story: tension, desire, crisis, escalation, struggle, discovery, rather than plot templates and formulas. Important tips include: Set up promises for readers and deliver …