by Terri Whitmire | Oct 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s spooky season, y’all! Holidays can be a wonderful source of inspiration for creative writing pieces, especially Halloween. Here are some tips for writing stories that are sure to leave your readers checking over their shoulders and under their beds. Use your own...
by Terri Whitmire | Oct 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
COVID-19 has changed everything, even the things we didn’t expect – I certainly never thought masks would be an essential part of our wardrobe. Education, however, is one of the areas most transformed by the pandemic. The upheaval of traditional school routines has...
by Terri Whitmire | Sep 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s no secret that keeping kids off screens is a challenge. It’s only getting tougher, and for some, virtual school has made screens unavoidable. Below are some ideas for screenless activities. They can serve as a much-needed change of pace for your child during...
by Terri Whitmire | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
This year has been a constant test of adaptability. The future is always uncertain, but 2020 has taken it to a whole new level. And still…we’re doing it. We’re adjusting, learning, and somehow making it all work. So how do we prepare for whatever might be next? More...
by Terri Whitmire | Jul 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Our campers had a blast in our first LIFT2Enrich Virtual Summer Camp Luau. We had two weeks of fun games, music, and videos as we learned about the islands of Hawaii. We didn’t have the luxury of meeting face to face, so I have to admit, I was a little concerned...
by Terri Whitmire | Apr 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Your friends at Lift2Enrich are praying for your health and safety during these difficult times. We all must do our part to rid our world of this awful disease. Please use and share this poster to display at your work and home.
by Terri Whitmire | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
For Children 1. The Match Game That bag of mismatch socks is perfect for such a time as this. Make a game of it and give them ten cents for every match. For those unmatched or worn socks, have your kids use them to make a family of sock puppets. 2. Put a Fork In It...
by Terri Whitmire | Mar 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
After having lunch with a friend of mine from South America, we discussed translating the first book I wrote into Spanish. We daydreamed of how much fun it would be to travel and promote my book in Colombia, South America. And until this coronavirus thing came up, I...
by Terri Whitmire | Mar 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
1. Listen to their latest short story. If your child rushes to your side begging you to read their latest story, give them your undivided attention. Match their excitement level and schedule a time to sit with them so that they may share their work without...
by Terri Whitmire | Feb 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
1. Your child follows their own path. That’s right! That defiant child who insists on doing things their way is a sure sign that that you have a creative child. Has your child been engrossed in a project and totally ignored your request? Maybe you’ve heard the...
