by Terri Whitmire | Jan 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
At LIFT2Enrich, everything is done for the benefit of our children. We provide creative writing and literacy enrichment programs because we know strong writing skills are beneficial in every aspect of life. Today’s kids have more negative feedback than ever,...
by Terri Whitmire | Jan 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
A Better Resolution by Monique Beauchamp Doll It’s a New Year and a great time to refresh, evaluate, and take a deep breath. When we think of the new year, we think of new resolutions. Typically, the gyms fill up, and Google’s top searches include losing weight...
by Terri Whitmire | Dec 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
During these trying times, it’s easy to get frustrated or sad with the state of the world. Even if we can’t be with our loved ones this year – or if our holiday gatherings are a bit smaller – we can still make wonderful memories together with friends and family....
by Terri Whitmire | Nov 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Giving Back: Food Insecurity As we move closer to Thanksgiving, it’s natural to feel even more willing than usual to give back to our communities. So why not capitalize on it? In keeping with the Thanksgiving theme, let’s talk about food insecurity and ways to...
by Terri Whitmire | Nov 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Creative writing gets left out of the STEM conversation far too often. We’ve all heard about how a consistent writing practice improves literacy, expands vocabulary, and strengthens kids’ abilities to communicate. What we don’t often hear about, however, is how...
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...
