Tag Archives: kids

A conversation overheard

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Stef

At the grocery store this morning, I saw a 2-year-old boy race through down the produce aisle, spy a yellow summer squash, grab it, and excited yell to his mom, “na-NA-na!” while waving the vegetable at her. She calmly corrected … Continue reading →

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#18: Buy a glass of lemonade from a kid’s stand

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Stef

Driving home from yoga class, I saw four children between the ages of 5 and 10 near the side of the road, holding signs and jumping around like lunatics. As soon as they saw a car approach, their energy intensified … Continue reading →

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Smile variables

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Stef

In the early days of psychology (which is a very young science – only 133 years old), humans were thought to be born tabula rasa, or ‘blank slates’.  Scientific wisdom of the day stated that babies were born with brains … Continue reading →

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A child’s perspective

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Stef

Every Friday morning I volunteer at a local elementary school, teaching a lesson to 25 students in a second grade classroom.  This morning their very brave teacher and I led the two dozen eight-year-olds in a painting project.  The kids … Continue reading →

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Full circle

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Stef

On my walk this evening, I saw three pretty cool sights: Five boys, all between 5-8 years old, riding their bikes over a very small ramp – and with every successful crossing, acting like they had just performed a feat … Continue reading →

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#6: Participate in an “Empty Bowls” event

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Stef

One of the many things I value about the city and state in which I live is the importance placed on supporting all citizens.  Various programs and events designed to enhance and enrich quality of life abound: from parenting classes … Continue reading →

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Rules

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Stef

Today at the elementary school where I volunteer, I completed a reading test with a student who is behind in his literacy skills.  This child is a joy to work with: he really wants to learn, and he exerts a … Continue reading →

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Order of Operations

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Stef

Everything I currently know, I had to learn at some point in my life. Things that seem intuitive or like “common sense” were not always inherent in my mind – I had to actively acquire those ‘automatic’ nuggets of knowledge. … Continue reading →

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Costume commentary

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Stef

Halloween night is an enjoyable evening for me: I like seeing the kids come to the door all dressed up and excited, and I have fun tossing candy into their pails and pillowcases.  I always buy waaaay too many treats, … Continue reading →

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This year I want to learn…

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Stef

Today was my first day volunteering at the elementary school for the 2011-2012 academic year. For the first 20-30 minutes of class, kids read to me 1-on-1. I’m there to listen, to support, and to coach/correct/cajole as needed. But mostly, … Continue reading →

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