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Hi. I'm a teacher and a writer. One of my passions is stringing words together -- and another is reading them out loud! I enjoy recording audio (public domain works as well as my own pieces).I teach small group writing classes in the Seattle, and have recently begun teaching online.

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Multicultural Barbies: A Changing World: What's the function of Barbie -- besides old-fashioned play? Does Barbie allow us to see ourselves, and what we can aspire to be, or what we could never be...; Updated yesterday | barbie › barbie doll
The iPad: a Useful Tool for Autism: Computers are useful for those with autism; they facilitate communication and aid in learning. In recent months, there has been some buzz in education and autism...; Updated 2 days ago | autism › assistive technology
The Little Prince: Truth in Metaphor: Antoine de Saint Exupery's author's note on The Little Prince-- "not for grownups" -- is a bit facetious. On the one hand, The Little Prince does portray 'grownups'...; Updated yesterday | The Little Prince › antoine de saint-exupery
Desert and Forest Ecosystems: Lesson Plans: Science comes alive when you bring a little bit of nature into the room. Luckily, even those who live in the city can often find nature all around them. How...; Updated today | science › desert
Robert Frost Winter Poems: "Whose woods these are I think I know..." I found myself reciting those words (again) on a light, bright winter night when sun bounced off snowflakes and darkness...; Updated yesterday | Robert Frost › audio poems
Promoting Critical Literacy with The Ugly Duckling: Fairy tales and classic children's stories are an excellent place to begin exploring critical literacy. Some of these stories are, on close inspection, high...; Updated yesterday | fairytales › childrens books
Creative Paper Doll Making: As a child, I loved paper dolls. Most of the dolls in my paper doll collection were store-bought -- but not all. Sometimes I whiled away hours coloring or creating...; Updated 2 days ago | paper dolls › crafts for kids
Robert Frost Spring Poems: Listen! In the rain, the wind... Can you hear the first signal's of spring's approach? Robert Frost could. Frost's most famous spring poems may be the better...; Updated today | Robert Frost › a boundless moment
Choosing iPad Apps for Autism: Adaptive technology is nothing new, but the iPad has made it a little more kid-friendly and a little more affordable. Special needs apps -have gone mainstream,...; Updated yesterday | autism › adaptive technology
A Paper Doll Childhood: Mine was a paper doll childhood. From the time I was five until the time I was ten, my parents were restaurant owners, and that restaurant loomed large in our...; Updated yesterday | paper dolls › children's crafts
Tackling Rhetorical Analysis Questions: Rhetorical analysis is a core component of college level writing, and of the college prep curriculum as well. The premise of rhetorical analysis is this: In...; Updated 10 days ago | writing › clep composition
Teach Robert Frost's Poetry With Multimedia: I was seven when I memorized my first poem. It was a school assignment, but also a source of pride. I recited the piece for my family, not once but over and...; Updated yesterday | Robert Frost › audio lesson plans
Robert Frost's "Mending Wall": Multimedia Lesson Plans: Robert Frost's "Mending Wall" can be read as a simple 19th century nature poem, the tale of two neighbors who meet in early spring to repair the damage that...; Updated 9 days ago | Robert Frost › critical literacy
Savory Vegetarian Posole: Posole is a flavorful Mexican stew that includes hominy as its signature ingredient. Traditional posole recipes call for chicken or pork broth, but it is easy...; Updated 11 days ago | vegetarian recipes › mexican food
Habitat Study: Polar Lesson Plans: If you went to the Arctic, what do you think you'd see? During our habit unit, my second and third graders would begin the morning by enthusiastically chanting...; Updated yesterday | habitat lesson plans › arctic lesson plans
Bessie Coleman Lesson Plans: In 1920, a young African American woman named Bessie Coleman had to go all the way to France to get her pilot license; once she had that license, though, she...; Updated 8 days ago | women aviators › aviation
One Room Living: This little studio feels right. I had a larger one for quite a few years because I had a cat, and kitty cats do like their space to frisk about. Some time after...; Updated 7 days ago | one room living › apartment
A Little Princess: Lesson Plans: I've known Frances Hodgson Burnett's A Little Princess most of my life, and it still captures my imagination. My perceptions have certainly been different, though,...; Updated 9 days ago | a little princess › chapter books
Shabby Chic Studio Apartment: If you're like me, and you live in a small space -- but you're too old for the dorm look -- you have some choices. Will you try to make your 200 square feet...; Updated 11 days ago | studio apartment › closed storage
The Velveteen Rabbit: Classic and Audio Editions: The Velveteen Rabbit is the story of a toy bunny that's rewarded for his faithfulness, for loving and being loved -- but only after his fur has been worn off...; Updated 11 days ago | childrens books › children's audio

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Thank you so much for the squidlike!

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Thank you so much for visiting my "chicken" lens and squidliking it! Now I'm off to investigate a few of your lenses. :)

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I appreciate your visit and blessing to my Hand Quilting Stitches and how to do them lens, I have enjoyed visiting some of your lenses as well.

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Thanks for stopping by my lens.

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