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Why Bother To Notice The Strength of a Child?
By Terese Luikens | | Kids, Teaching
Why Bother To Notice The Strength of a Child? Tis the time for end of the year state testing. These lengthy examinations are mandated by the state and measure whether or not my fourth graders are proficient, basic, or below basic in math and English language arts. Since September first, I’ve taught them what they…
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Why Bother Muting The Inner Critic?
By Terese Luikens | | Humor, Listening
Why Bother Muting The Inner Critic? As a child, my parents taught my siblings and me to use polite words. They expected us to say please, thank you, and yes, not yeah. We were forbidden to tell anyone to shut-up and if we did utter such a statement, a stern reprimand followed from either Mom…
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Why Bother To Notice The Difference Between The Dark And The Light?
By Terese Luikens | | Health, Humor, Running
Why Bother To Notice The Difference Between The Dark And The Light? I run at the same time no matter the season, 5:00 a.m. But there is a big difference between my winter and spring running; as different as day is to night. In the winter, it is still dark at 5:00 a.m., while in…
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Why Bother To Handle A Heart With Care?
By Terese Luikens | | Gratitude, Relationships, Teaching
Why Bother To Handle A Heart With Care? Growing up, I did not aspire to become a public school teacher, instead, I thought I wanted to be the president of the United States. But entering college the first time, I set my sights on becoming a social worker because I wanted to help people. Then…
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