Category Archives: Teaching and Learning

Working with Mindi

Posted on December 22, 2010 by randomyriad

I was going through my old document files this morning and found some notes I had written while I was working at Head Start a few years ago. I had the amazing experience of working with a young woman who … Continue reading →

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River of Dreams #29: Dream Images

Posted on October 29, 2010 by randomyriad

Chapter 16 III Dreamtime Illustrations Random straightened the papers and folded the file on his lap. He  looked up at the others, who sat in silence around the room. “I like the story of the Princess. She used creativity and … Continue reading →

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River of Dreams #28: The Water Princess Sings

Posted on October 28, 2010 by randomyriad

Chapter 15 (finale) Maddie Comes Home Maddie ran home hooting and leaping, skipping and singing. She came charging in. Debbie and Matt were once again parked amid snack foods and beer on the sofa with a movie on. “What’s got … Continue reading →

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Answers Without Questions: Being My Silly Self In the Classroom

Posted on September 26, 2010 by randomyriad

I was going through my job hunting file and found these answers without questions. They say a lot about my process as a teacher and what I value in my work with young children. Luckily my new position lets me … Continue reading →

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Two Poems by Bukowski: Words for the Long Journey

Posted on September 18, 2010 by randomyriad

Our family is graduating my youngest son from High School as a home schooler (where did those years go?), and I was trying to find words to say that fit what I wanted to tell him about going out in … Continue reading →

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