In case you missed it, here's one of our popular Smarty Sunday SHARE posts from April:
“Every child is an artist, the problem is staying an artistwhen you grow up” – Pablo Picasso
Art threads its way through our lives in unexpected ways. Think back – has there been a time when the arts made a difference for you? Did painting or drawing help you deal with a particularly rough time in your life? Did a musical performance touch you? Maybe the ability to pick up a guitar and strum a basic tune delighted your kid and make you the hero (even briefly) of your 10 year old’s social circle.
In case you missed it, here's one of our popular (in fact, it was the most popular!) Smarty Sunday SHARE posts from April:
I need my children to know that life is beautiful in the face of adversity and, no matter what, we get up. – Trish Rohr
The story of Rohr Rockstars and its founder Trish Rohr are inexorably linked. Trish is a teacher by profession, with a unique and personal understanding of the impact that a frightening medical diagnosis can have on a family (you can read her story here).a Rohr Rockstars
A note from SHARE: This is Part 2 of a 2-part guest post from our friends at Heart Math Tutoring. Part 1 gave the full scoop on the critical needs their volunteers address (check it out here). This final post will give you the low-down on exactly what it’s like to be a tutoring volunteer.
Why math tutoring? Isn’t literacy more important?
Literacy is certainly very important! Math is important, too. Lack of math proficiency can quickly become a barrier to a student’s academic self-confidence at an early age. Algebra is a graduation requirement, and studies show that students who fail algebra on the first try have very little chance of recovering.
In case you missed it, here's one of our popular Smarty Sunday SHARE posts from April:
Wonder, rather than doubt, is the root of all knowledge. – Abraham Joshua Heschel
I’m thinking about “little wonders” as I write this post. My youngest niece just turned four. Each day I see her make connections, learn and yes – wonder.
It’s fun to watch her wonder about things and discover her own answers – like where rain comes from (it’s the clouds crying), why the dog and cat can’t get along (they must not be listening to her lectures) and how flowers grow (because they drink water from their petals, not their roots Aunt Kimberly. Drinking from roots would just be silly).
But while she’s playing, she’s also learning about the world – and this reasoning process is critical to preparing her for tomorrow’s challenges.
A note from SHARE: This 2-part guest post from our friends at Heart Math Tutoring is a must read! Part 1 will give you the scoop on the critical needs their volunteers address. Part 2 (coming next week) will give you the low-down on exactly what it’s like to be a tutoring volunteer.
Note from the SHARE Team: We love a good party, especially when it's for "good"! This guest post from our friends at The Sandbox will give you the scoop on a kick-off event you won't want to miss!
In case you missed it, here's one of our popular Smarty Sunday SHARE posts from March:
The greatest wealth is health. – Virgil
Hey Mom – are you taking care of yourself? Between carpool, groceries, work deadlines, the school play, paying bills and folding the laundry, are you watching your sodium intake, getting enough exercise and keeping your stress level down? Yeah, I thought so. Me neither.
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