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My love of the written language began at an early age when I would scrawl on a sheet of colorful stationary to my grandparents who lived 800 miles from me. At the early age of four, I was inspired to write and modeled my mother, who was an avid letter writer.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Do I love you?: 1 of 26
The day I glanced around the roomand caught your sparkling blue eyes,I knew because my heart beat quickly;my stomach lurched with butterflies.You asked to carry my load of booksI just nodded; I was oh so shy.My friends called me crazy for liking youI pondered and I wondered why.We were so young and ignorantthrowing caution to... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Overcoming a drinking problem: 26 of 78
I am the spouse of a recovering alcoholic. I've lived with this demon for thirty years. I am not talking about my husband, I am talking about the alcohol. My husband is a great guy. I knew that when I married him. Soon after we married, however, I found that alcohol was his true love. Yes, he loved me, but the alcohol consume... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Animal poems for children: 57 of 127
Wiggle, squirm,Wiggle, squirm.Inching alongLike a worm.Clomp, bump,Clomp, bump.Riding alongon a camel hump.Scritch, scratch,Scritch, scratch.Stretching and clawingLike a cat.Roll, dig,Roll, dig.Lie in the mudLike a pig.Slither, wait,Slither wait.Coiling upLike a snake.Flutter, glide,Flutter, glide.Sailing aroundLike a butterf... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills How to teach math facts to elementary school students using a multi-sensory approach: 3 of 6
How do you learn best? If you've never really pondered this question, it is something to think about, especially when teaching math to young children. Research has shown for years now that people each have their own ways of learning. Some learn best visually, by seeing the problem, pattern, or example. Some learn best by hear... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Best poetry books for the preschool classroom: 2 of 4
Do you remember learning about "Little Miss Muffet" and "Little Boy Blue?" Well, traditionally, preschool and kindergarten children were immersed in the classical nursery rhymes that we grew up with. Today, preschool children are learning to read, write and express themselves through other forms of poetry. Some schools still ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The beauty of discovery: 11 of 16
Birth and deathimminent factslove and hatefine linevision and blindnessreal beautyhappy and sadbittersweet momentCalm and enragedbeating heartawake and asleepdreams madebabies and elderskindred spiritsholding onletting goliving and dying More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pay attention: 20 of 25
Take Time To Seethe beauty before you.Take time to seethe beauty within.Take time to seehow time ticks quickly.Take time to seethe aging of skin.Take time to seethe blue of the sky.Take time to seethe magic of kids.Take time to seethe love of a baby.Take time to seethings mom would forbid.Take time to seethe love of your life... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should the school year be lengthened?: 28 of 33
Extending the school year is a strategy that some schools are using to try to "fix" the lack of student achievement. Should the school year be lengthened? Many students, school staff, and teachers would reply, "no!" to this question and there are many reasons why. Students feel that they are attending school too long already.... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Peanut butter and jelly: 19 of 21
Peanut Butter and JellySticky, icky, ooey, gooey brown.Globs of wiggly, jiggly grape.Whipped, smooth, chunks of delight.Rolls on my tongue.Mouth-watering, stuck to the roofof my mouth.I need a drink of milk. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Seeing beauty: 100 of 110
River's EdgeThe softness of the blanketon which I layI stare into the vastness of blueand then I pray.Smooth coolness calmsmy mindSwirls and dips I seekand findPeace.Beauty in waves ofthe water's hueContentment inthe wondrous view.The bubbling soundwelcomes the bank I crave the ripplesfor this I thankGod. More..