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Cynthia Sherman
Toms River, NJ

I am a certified elementary teacher, mother of three, and married for 20 years.

I have worked as a freelance editor, secretary, and substitute teacher. I possess a BA in English with a minor in Elem. Education.

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Humorous stories for children: 1 of 57

Penny Penguin likes to pretend. This week Penny had decided to pretend to be anything that begins with the letter P. On Monday, Penny pretends she is a pirate with a parrot on her shoulder. The parrot’s name is Petey. Penny and Petey search the pirate ship looking for something to eat. All they could find were plantain...
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?: 6 of 300

Women of today should be allowed the right to an abortion. This is the year 2008, not the Stone Ages. Women no longer have to listen and obey every word that a man tells them. Women should be able to have control over what they do and not do with their own bodies. After all they are the one that have to battle morning sickne...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Love at first sight: 1 of 26

“Excuse me miss,” the elderly gentleman said, “You dropped your scarf in the last aisle.” “What? Oh, thank you. My Grandmother gave that scarf to me a week before she passed. It is my favorite color, lavender with dark purple beads interwoven throughout. I would never have forgiven myself if I h...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Friendship stories for children: 3 of 31

Penny Penguin is sad. She wants a friend to play with. Looking outside of her window, Penny watches the other penguins playing and having fun. Penny’s mom tells her to go outside and play with Sally, Nicky, and Peter. Penny wants to, but she is afraid. Penny thinks that will not like her and will laugh at her. So...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Walking in the woods: 13 of 95

The air has that crisp clean feel Smells of falling leaves And acorns being opened take over. Crunch, Crunch, Crunch Dried leaves break apart As my companions and I travel the paths. Blurs of black and yellow run past Searching for chipmunks and squirrels A bird or two to cast their playful spell Insects all around Buzz, Buz...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Crime: 9 of 49

The mail truck goes down the coast carrying a single letter. The mail carrier had no way of knowing what that letter said or what news it was about to bring to the Stafford family. The only thing that the mail carrier knew was that he was supposed to deliver this letter to Mr. Stafford as soon as possible. It was sent by ove...
Education > Early Childhood Ed Should school systems move to full-day kindergarten programs?: 5 of 27

Full day kindergarten is unnecessary. As a teacher in the school systems, I have had the opportunity to view both full day and half day kindergarten. In my opinion, half day kindergarten is more beneficial to the students. Full day kindergarten does provide more academic time with a teacher as the students are there for long...
Education > Educational Philosophy The importance of knowing your students by name: 1 of 5

Imagine walking down a school hallway and one of your favorite teachers are heading your way, you say hello to them but the teacher only acknowledges you with a smile, a nod or a simple hello and keeps on walking. You are crushed because you are so excited to see this teacher and they acted like you were unimportant. In my e...
Education > Education (Other) Should tenure for teachers be abolished?: 2 of 8

No, No, No! Tenure should not be abolished. Tenure protects a teacher's position ensuring job security until retirement. Teachers work extremely hard on a daily basis before, during, and after school to provide our children with a proper education. Teachers deserve tenure. Having said that, I do feel that tenure needs some c...
Education > Early Childhood Ed Tips for getting your child ready for kindergarten: 3 of 10

Kindergarten is fast approaching. Children are nervous, scared, but excited. Parents are nervous, sad, but excited as well, each with their own reasons for these feelings. Parents everywhere wonder if their child is ready for kindergarten. Parents begin to question themselves if they did everything possible for their child's...