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via Top Ten Reasons Students Should Read More Whole Books and Fewer Passages and Packets by Cari White

This is a great read with book suggestions.  Thank you, Debby  #sparksinthedark #readingrocks

via Keeping Afloat with Books by Debby Smith

The summers of my childhood were filled with Hawaiian Punch popsicles and Lemonade stands Polka-dot ruffle-butt swimsuits Leaping through sprinklers Inflatable kiddie pools filled with icy water from the green garden hose Sundresses and pigtails Scraped knees and Care Bear bandages Watching Mom’s soap opera Digging in the garden with Dad Petting worms Itchy grass […]

via Some Summers —

In June, I had the privilege to attend the Teaching for Creativity Institute at our local Columbus Art Museum. Four days of connecting with area educators while focusing on what creativity is, looks like, and how to foster creativity. Creativity can be practiced, you can get better at it, and creativity is the basis of […]

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