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...
