suzette roberts

// Happy International Women's Day!~

To all our dedicated Women... Moms, Educators, Nurses, and other leading Ladies uplifting the lives of many, especially our young children, holding down the fort when necessary, and continuing to wear so. many. hats!, Happy International Women's Day to You (Us)! It's Our day and let's celebrate it in fine style (safely). Thank you! for stepping up, taking care of each other and vibrating on a high, positive, and inclusive level. Have an amazingly loving day! A few relaxing links (in and out of the classroom) to enjoy...

// Let Our Holiday Confectionery Begin!

As if it ever goes on hiatus with confectioners and having a sweet-tooth. This year I wanted to try another holiday favourite and dived right in with making my own Homemade Torrone, Round I, test sample (above); a soft and chewy nougat with toasted nuts and freeze-dried strawberries. Soo delicious! and even more exciting with adding a beloved fruit. Last year, here. A great way to celebrate making it to the end of another 'wild' year. What would you make? :) Recent reads and loved finds below...

 

...  Currently admiring the lovely and uplifting artwork of Fares Micue; more here.

...  When you forget the commercial but the funky beat lives on; @ 3:27 onwards...

...  11 Hanukkah crafts for our kids. Happy Hanukkah!

...  Would exercising at 5 am make you a happier person? hmmm, how's 6 am?

...  'Safe to say we're all ready for lots of quiet cozy days this holiday.

...  And, this brisket has me wanting to explore more... December, December.

 

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// Recent Reads, Finds, and Little Pleasures

Last week, I had the foggiest brain moment with the words 'baloney' (/bəˈlōnē/) and 'bologna' ( bə-ˈlō-nē) in the midst of a deep, trying-to-remain-focused conversation that went all over the place, —and then had a really good laugh at myself, after the fact. I hadn't come across the first in ages, or eaten the latter in decades (although it was once my famous go-to lunch sandwich, crispy edges and all from a frying pan). Soon enough, mental images of beautiful Bologna (bō-ˈlō-nyä) were thrown into the mix. So. much. Bologna. Later on that evening, as it still hung onto me, I discovered this fun fact. It surely punctuated things-pronunciation and was enough to remind me of the importance of some warm outdoor sun and longer walks. She's on her way... Recents from around the web...

 

...  More reasons to look out and up.

...  "And yes, sometimes she even scrambles the eggs." :)

...  A fun quiz: Can you complete these sea puns?

...  I'm thinking, aren't we all (a little) at times? #relatable

...  Currently loving these beach house baskets for my workspace.

...  And this 30-Minute no-equipment bodylicious workout! xo

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// Navigating b and d Reversals

As classroom-based learning continues online, and from home for most, especially our kindergarten through elementary grade level children, a few notables may pop up now and again. And they are quite normal— no need for alarm. A frequent is letter reversals with lowercase letters such as b, c, d, s, and y // with b and d being the most challenging. Of the many, many ways to navigate and correct this common occurrence, my go-to is the simple three-second hands on technique that can be incorporated (as needed), and without the use of added manipulatives. Emphasis on keeping it simple and avoiding fancy multi-letter-print posters, fonts, pictures, and variety excess which often have a way of overwhelming the brains of our little ones. More after the jump, plus a few links...

// Recent Reads, Finds, and Little Pleasures

Good morning, and hello Tuesday. Lighter reads, notes and finds from around the web I've been indulging in for my/our own inner calm, and regrouping moments with all the 'goings on' around us these days. And it's been quite tremendous. Stay safe and well, and let's make rest a high priority.

 

...  These sunburst slices are speaking my language.

...  On scheduling more downtime for our brain.

...  Alphabet games for kids of all ages.

...  The key to a good life.

...  Currently loving this face moisturizer for winter, our boys included.

...  I'm a fan of Stella Parks and love her no-eggs winter treat.

 

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