Consistent Work Positive Attitude Balance Simplifying Things Discipline These are the themes I keep coming back to over and over again to help keep the momentum going for "GETTING THINGS DONE." They are "success" themes. You can call them those simple reminders (in one or two words) that keep you grounded and focused on the … Continue reading My Motivational Themes of the Year
I thought I'd send out a little update from "The Literacy Corner" for today, since I haven't done one of these since September of last year. Boy, how time sure does fly! So, you're due for a briefing on how things are going in all the places and spaces where I'm literacy-focused. Summer Reading Enrichment … Continue reading The Literacy Corner – Update #7
In several days, we'll happen upon a day used to recognize some of the greatest inspirers known to mankind: Mothers. However, I've always been of the frame of mind that it doesn't take a "special day" for me to acknowledge, honor, and be incredibly thankful for the Mother who birthed and raised me, the Mother … Continue reading Where Do You Draw Your Inspiration From?
If I told you I have a little reading assignment for you today, would you take me up on it? And just so you know . . . reading what you're reading now is not the assignment. The assignment takes place at the link right here. Well, would you? That is . . . read … Continue reading Tutoring Services Page Updated
Well, I've officially completed my tutoring sessions with the scholars at the academy for this academic year. Last Thursday was my last day. So, I'm now in the planning stage for my upcoming summer tutoring program. No summer break for this old girl. And, let me just say that I am in no way feeling … Continue reading Reading Coaching
If there's one thing I've learned on my path to Simplifying Life, it's this -- Break down the overwhelm in order to conquer it. In my self-published book, Playground Instruction for the Growing Adult, I stated that "tasks are less intimidating (especially the undesirable ones) when you can view them in more manageable, bite-sized work … Continue reading Tutoring Lesson #2: Break Down Difficult Tasks into Bite-Sized Pieces
I've been known (a time or two or many more) to remind my students that the only way to truly get better at something is to put in the time and effort needed to get really good at that thing. In other words, it takes some rehearsing, practice, some repetitive movement -- doing the necessary … Continue reading Perfecting a Literacy Skill (Like Any Skill) Requires Practice
Writing for your own personal therapy has been a common theme around these parts. If you've had a chance to delve into the "Writing Therapy" blog series, here at Degrees of Maternity, then you know that I've been a strong advocate of using writing as an avenue to bring healing and balance into your life. … Continue reading Writing Therapy: Writing for Others
Yes, timing is everything. The saying holds true, even in tutoring. And let me clarify here. I mean "timing" as in when the tutoring session actually takes place. That's it. Simple thought process, but the application of it isn't always executed when it comes to instructing the young as well as the older learner. Now, … Continue reading Tutoring Lesson #1: Timing is Everything
It really feels good to be back home. I mean . . . the last blog post I published was back in November 2024 and then the one before that was September 2024. So, it's been a minute. And, I haven't been able to fill this nagging void I've been experiencing for a few months … Continue reading Back in Blogging Action
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