The daily meanderings of a teacher

Bird Droppings September 21, 2017 It takes more than one strand to make a rope, in life and in education.   “You cannot contribute anything to the ideal condition of mind and heart known as Brotherhood, however much you preach, posture, or agree, unless you live it.” Faith Baldwin   Every day as I talked…

Bird Droppings September 20, 2017 Why we are not succeeding?   Very early this morning I walked out into the chill although not quite as cold as yesterday a few crickets and tree frogs greeted me as I took our dog for her morning reverie. The sky was clear as a bell stars blazing away…

Bird Droppings September 19, 2017  Overcoming learning difficulties   “There are two ways of meeting difficulties. You alter the difficulties or you alter          yourself to meet them.” Phyllis Bottome   I had been working on an IEP or should say finalizing one before a meeting. The student has a reading comprehension deficit.  I was…

Bird Droppings September 16, 2017 I often wonder, why do I write what I write?   There have been times when weather, hurricanes, water, various electrical issues and who knows what other gremlins have impacted my broadband service at our home out in Between Georgia. It could be that we are out in the country…

Bird Droppings September 15, 2017 Trying to find a way back to normal or is it abnormal   “Your son or daughter may be flashing warning signals that he or she will soon drop out of society and join the “hippie” movement. If you know what to look for, you may be able to prevent…

Bird Droppings September 11, 2017 Ponderingerest is that even a word?   Today is an interesting and yet solemn day; a day marked by memories, sixteen years ago I started teaching again after a twenty three year layoff, ten years ago today I started as a part – time Instructor for Piedmont College. Twenty eight…

Bird Droppings September 10, 2017 It is about understanding     I read a psychological report yesterday of a student who can decode most any word put in front of them. The confusion comes when trying to tell you what was read. The two components of reading decoding and comprehension are both needed in order…

Bird Droppings September 9, 2017 The confines or infinity of a circle   As I am sitting here this morning wondering does a circle have a beginning and or an end? As learning begins often with a question so today a start and a beginning to my writing and thinking with a question. Many of…

Bird Droppings September 8, 2017 Looking for the right words in a new morning   “The place to improve the world is first in one’s own heart and head and hands.” Robert M. Pirsig, American author   Whether it is trying to offer a few words of condolence to friends whose loved one has passed…