Posts Tagged ‘reading’
Word Wednesday – “Titivate”
“Titivate” is my word for WordWednesday. • Verb: To add some finishing touches to, enhance the value of something, or to make more efficient. Giving a face-lift or preen • Usage: When I was a little girl I loved to watch my mother “Titivate” her make-up. • Pronunciation – tidəˌvāt • Do you take the…
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Surprising Facts About How Many Books People Read A Year!
Are you a book lover? I am! I am a voracious reader who has always lived in a home were books were treasured and enjoyed. For years, my husband and I have watched or record the CBS Sunday Morning News show. A few weeks ago, the following “How many books a year to you read?”…
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March Spring BrainBuzz Newsletter: Spring Gardening Tips, Mandatory Reading, Color-filled Books & Quizzes, and Freedom & Differences
Spring is about to burst into blossoms around the Chicagoland area, and my Blue Brain is eager to share the article titles in my ! Brain Colors In Your Garden: Fascinating and factual Gardening Brain Color Tips: Yellow Brain Gardening helps individuals save money Blue Brain Gardening encourages people to help others Green Brain Gardening…
Read more2nd Author School Visit with Enrichment Students reading “Princess Shayna’s Invisible Visible Gift”
This past week, I enjoyed my 2nd Author School Visit to the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Elementary School in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. I am working with Laura Newcomer’s 5th grade Skills Block (Enrichment) class. The students have begun an exciting new novel/book study unit and reading my children’ book, Princess Shayna’s Invisible Visible Gift. As the…
Read moreA Treat and Tips for A Sweet New School Year for Students, Teachers, and Parents
“I loved this edition of the newsletter, especially the portrayals of students and teachers by brain color – this was spot on!” – Maureen M. R. Now that new school year has begun or is about to begin for many students, teachers, and parents, you can enjoy reading my August BrainBuzz Newsletter to learn more…
Read moreHappy Spring – March 2013 BrainBuzz Newsletter
Tomorrow is the first Day of Spring! After a long Chicago winter I am looking forward to reading, working and enjoying in my garden. I find that the following simple gardening equation works for me in every facet of my life. Planting + Pruning = Profusion! I trust that my March BrainBuzz Newsletter will offer a variety of ways to Plant, Prune and…
Read moreSnowy Day Reading
I am in a lovely snow globe! I am sitting at my desk composing my February BrainBuzz Newsletter, as a delicate curtain of white snow puffs layers the outdoors. I have always loved snow globes and have a favorite one, my mother gave me, sitting on my desk. Snow globes, also have been known as water globe, snow storms, or…
Read more“Show Me How!”…This Book Is A Perfect Parent & Teacher Holiday Gift
I would like to introduce you to one of my author friends, Vivian Kirkfield, who is an educator, parenting speaker and children’s author. I have asked Vivian to be a Holiday Guest Blogger and tell you about her award-winning book for parents and teachers of preschoolers, Show Me How! Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem Through Reading,…
Read moreOctober BrainBuzz & Trick or Treat Tips
The October BrainBuzz has been published. In this edition you can enjoy reading about: 1. October the month of “Change” and how my Sheila Glazov website has been changed! 3. Educators Brain Colors and what they value in their classrooms. 4. Orange Brainer’s POV (Point of View) how they view the 4 different Brain Colors positively and negatively. 5. Sales “Trick or Treat”…
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