In-person school saved my family. It really did.
Ezra, sit up. Stay still, pay attention. I'm sure this is engrained into his tiny little head. Virtual school was supposed to be three weeks. Instead, it is still that way almost...
When I was growing up, I always looked forward to weekends, holidays, and all the breaks. But then the days off from school would come, and I missed school. So I played school at home. My younger brother was...
In honor of Read Across America day (also Dr. Seuss' birthday), I've composed a little poem inspired by the master of rhyme himself, Dr. Seuss.
Oh, The Places You'll Go (in ABQ)
We've many things in Albuquerque to see
Like the Museum...
As I walk into the class, I hear an 8-year-old native English speaking child raise her hand to answer the teacher’s question. “Conflict, maestra,” she says.
“Sí," the teacher repeats in Spanish, “conflicto. That is a cognate - what does...
Believe it or not, there are SO many books out there that feature our beautiful, unique state! Whether you've got a little one to snuggle and read with before bedtime or an older kiddo who needs something a little...
Have you stopped reading with your kids? The older ones, I mean, the ones who can read on their own.
I know that I began to read less and less with mine once they could read, but sharing books is...
A fresh new school year is filled with excitement and anticipation. While this school year is nothing like one's from the past, I still want it to be magical. I want to see the sparkle in my daughter's eyes...
World Day for Cultural Diversity is celebrated on May 21 of every year and was adopted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the United Nations General Assembly in 2002.
One of my favorite things about living...
I've been a high school English teacher for the past 16 years. And for much of that time, I've also taught ACT and SAT Prep. While scoring well on a college entrance exam is not the end-all and be-all...
7 Lessons Learned From the Little House Books
I have been reading through the Little House Books with my children over the last few years. We aren't finished yet, but we have really enjoyed them! Reading about how life was...
Like most parents, the idea of virtual learning came with all sorts of question marks. Above and beyond the generic safety, I had no clue how my 1st grader (or myself) was going to not only survive, but thrive...
School is starting! With all the craziness of school shopping and schedule rearranging, our kids are feeling all of the nerves that come with school. I've compiled five different before-school affirmations to help our kids (and us!) with the...
A couple of days into the new year, it hit me like a ton of bricks. 2018 is going to be a big year for our little family. My 5-year-old daughter will start kindergarten this fall, and my 2.5-year-old...
All New Mexican school kids are (temporarily) homeschool kids.
I'm a teacher and just learned that students will be missing several weeks of school without the option of making up that learning time. I won't be able to help them...
In + Around ABQ
2024 Summer Park Hops :: A Series of Summer Play Dates
School is out, and summer is here. Therefore, it's the perfect time to get outside and make new friends! We'd love for you to...
