James Choi is the Head of the Lower School at The Lovett School in Atlanta, GA. 1. Why are you an educator? Education is a powerful way to help others while also learning about yourself. As Martin Luther King Jr. is credited for saying, “Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” …
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Monthly Bucket – December📚 3 Books
What Do You Celebrate? Holidays & Festivals Around the WorldBy Whitney Stewart (Illustrated by Christiane…
Last week, the country lost a remarkable person. A tremendous First Lady, Rosalynn Carter. And I lost a dear friend. My family relationship with the Carters goes back several decades, when my husband R.K. first met Lillian Carter (Jimmy’s mother). Over the years, I got to know the Carters, and we developed a close relationship. …
Susan is an accomplished author and illustrator of books such as Stripes of All Types and Carry Me, among others. 1. Why are you an educator? I’m passionate about sharing my love of language, bold and bright imagery and the wonders of nature with children. 2. What are you working on now? I’m writing and …
We love carrot Halwa. It’s something we like to make in the autumn during the holidays. Here are 3 reasons why it makes for a yummy holiday snack: The Recipe – How to make Carrot Halwa 🥕 Time to make: 30 to 40 minutes Ingredients Directions
Recently, mom and I had the opportunity to share our book It’s Diwali at The Lovett School in Atlanta, GA. I love reading our books at schools. But this time was different because I went to Lovett (K-12) and have many fond memories there. I haven’t been back to campus in over a decade. The …
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We’re back, as promised. And we’re excited…Our favorite holiday is almost here: Diwali is November 12. That means lights, love, and lots of treats. (We’ve got a yum recipe for you below.)What’s your favorite holiday? Reply back and let us know. -Kabir & Sue
Monthly Bucket – November📚 3 Books
It’s DiwaliBy Kabir & Surishtha Sehgal (Illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan)Count up to ten and back down again to the tune of “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe” while…
Last week I spoke at the Alabama Early Childhood Education Conference, which is organized by the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (AECA). The AECA has a noble mission: “To provide members with professional development opportunities and to advocate for best practice in the care, development, and early education of all Alabama’s young children.” I …
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We love coconut burfi. It’s something we like to make every year for Diwali. Here are 3 reasons why it makes for a yummy holiday snack: The Recipe – How to make Coconut Burfi Ingredients Directions
I had great fun at the Georgia Libraries Conference in Athens, Georgia. Key takeaways and observations. -Sue
