Let me begin here: I write a children’s book series titled Lady Lucy’s Quest about a feisty multi-racial heroine who becomes a knight in the Middle Ages. With her team of trusty helpers (Dillon the Dragon; Tapestry the Unicorn; and Quincy the Belgian Shepherd), she goes on a myriad of…

Holidays are hard for many generally and now specifically. So, here’s something to try whether you are near or far, in person or remote: Tongue twisters! Yes, really. They have a long educational history. They promote learning and enunciation. They build vocabulary. They showcase mistake making and trying again. They…

We need to help children (and adults) process the election for President. Here are a set of strategies/activities that educators can adapt and use for students at all ages and stages. More will be added as time progresses in the transition but this will be beneficial now! Classroom Strategies and…

MLK Day in Danvers On Martin Luther King Day, the Danvers MA community (and many other communities across our nation) came together to share visions of peace and racial/ethnic harmony. There were speeches by adults and students. Despite a snow storm, the attendance at the Danvers was high — with the schools and the…

How many times have educators asked their students one of the following questions after the holiday break? Did you have a wonderful vacation? Where did you and your family go? What was the best present you received? Did you enjoy the time with family and friends? What did you do…

Our Anger We’re angry! It shouldn’t be a shock. We are struggling as individuals, families, communities and as a nation. The Pandemic and its aftermath (although it isn’t actually in the rear view mirror) have changed us. For real. When we were disconnected during COVID, we not only lost skills of engagement…

See the double rainbow in this photo? It appeared as we were driving back home from the Memorial Service of one of my closest friends. Hard to believe. Hard to see it as a coincidence. Hard not to think I was being guided home with light and hope. It is…

In a just released piece, Robert Paxton wrote about the grief he is experiencing over the recent death of his wife of 52 years. My Wife Of 52 Years Just Died. I Wasn't Prepared For The Way My Grief Showed Up. I never had an imaginary friend when I was a child. It took me 73 years, but I've got one now; except he's not…www.huffpost.com He observed that time does not seem to heal all wounds and Mr. G (with the G for grief) has moved in with him. …