Why Do We Celebrate American Independence Day on the Fourth of July Every Year with Children Festivities and Fireworks?

/ July 4, 2019

It happened in 1776.  We think of July 4, 1776, as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation. “with pomp, parade….bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.” 4th of July Celebrations include festivities bringing families, friends and children together such as

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The Importance of Writing for Children to Model by an Author

/ May 26, 2019

It is interesting when your children do “get you” even when you think they are not watching. Although my son is not a writer, I did get his permission to share a poem he made for me. This is why I teach the importance of writing!