by Shannon Popkin | Sep 26, 2013 | Funny, Humility, School, seasons, Teens
I have absolutely no idea how my high school friends and I figured it out. Maybe we were driving along one day and it randomly happened. Or maybe we were trying out an urban legend. Whether it was on purpose or not, somehow we discovered that we could make the garage...
by Shannon Popkin | Jul 12, 2013 | Kids' Perspective, Parenting, School, Teaching
This week, Beyond Bathtime (I blog that I contribute to), is covering School Choice.Every parent must decide how they will educate their children, and this blog has collected input from moms who have chosen homeschool, Christian school, and public school. I especially...
by Shannon Popkin | Jun 4, 2013 | Change, Kids' Perspective, School, seasons
So it’s the last week of school. The last week! You’d think our house would be buzzing with cheerful enthusiasm and playful banter.But, no. We are dragging ourselves to the finish line. While I did wake-ups this morning, one of the kids whined,...
by Shannon Popkin | Apr 17, 2013 | Differences, Humility, Media, Parenting, School
I don’t think I ever lifted the cover, but it wasn’t hard to gather information on this popular book. The main characters were being tempted by and drawn to something they knew they shouldn’t have– a struggle that everybody faces. But I wanted...
by Shannon Popkin | Mar 20, 2013 | School
In class, after their teacher had explained a reading assignment which needed a parent signature, some third graders had an idea. They decided that in stead of doing the reading, it might be easier to just sign their parents’ names.Turned out, it...
by Shannon Popkin | Dec 14, 2012 | Games, Holidays, Parties, School
Looking for some games for your child’s classroom Christmas party? Here is one of my favorites. This game will work for second through fifth graders:Four CornersMake signs for the following categories on four pieces of paper:Christmas charactersChristmas...