Jennifer Wolfe's Blog, page 13
September 5, 2017
Tough Decisions To Make When You Move Onto Campus
Now is the time for college students to move onto campus. Today’s trend of requiring two to four years of on-campus housing appeases many parents’ fears of sending their child away to college, but can pose challenges for the college student. College life has many ups and downs; one thing that is for certain is […]
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September 3, 2017
How To Track and Control Your Family Finances
My college aged daughter called the other night and wanted to interview me for a personal finance class she’s taking – isn’t that a cool class for college seniors? It was interesting to think about my financial training, which happened entirely in adulthood. My parents didn’t talk to me much about finances until I had […]
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August 31, 2017
Happiness Hacks For August 2017: Bring More Gratitude Into Your Life
August! An exciting, anxious month for many of us and sadly, ending with weather disasters from west to east…with friends losing their homes, their hopes, their happiness, it’s all the more reason to take a minute and read my Happiness Hacks for August 2017 Bring More Gratitude Into Your Life. This month, I’ve had some great […]
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August 29, 2017
Does Your Child Have These 4 Skills Before Starting Middle School?
Other than the first day of kindergarten, the first day of middle school may be one of the most anxiety-producing days for students and parents alike. The good news is that you and your child CAN and WILL survive this transition – especially if you help. Just ask yourself: can your child do these 4 […]
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August 22, 2017
4 Ways To Make A Classroom More Interactive
Starting back for a new school year opens up so many opportunities for teachers to shake things up! Teachers stuck in a classroom droning on at the board with no input from anyone else is a drag on everyone involved. Teachers are constantly looking for ways to keep their students interested and involved in lessons. […]
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August 18, 2017
Remind Us How To Be Brave: Poetry From Rosemerry Trommer
Remind Us How To Be Brave: I discovered these beautiful words to remind us how to be brave on A First Sip. After this week, the uprising in hate group empowerment, the reactions of our president, and the murder of an innocent woman, many of us are struggling with how to be brave. What does […]
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August 15, 2017
What To Say When Your Child Leaves For College
Three years ago, on this day in 2014, I was wondering what to say when I dropped my daughter off at college. It should have been simple, right? I write voraciously. I’m an educator. I’ve hundreds of kids leave the comfort of home and be absolutely fine. I’ve had good friends to mentor me through what […]
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August 12, 2017
My Heart Is Heavy As I Watch The Hate Unfold In Charlottesville Today
My heart is heavy as I watch the hate unfold in Charlottesville today. I try to distract and distance myself by puttering around in my garden, moving the sprinkler from one dry patch to another, hopefully coaxing a few more blooms into fall. I dodge the bees in the veggie garden and catch a glimpse […]
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August 8, 2017
5 Things Teachers Should Do Before The First Day Of School
Have the teacher dreams started? Does your heart pound when you see the school supply section at Target? While you’re relaxing on the beach, have you defaulted to lesson planning over reading novels? To help calm your nerves, I’ve compiled notes about five things teachers should do before the first day of school – and […]
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August 4, 2017
7 Money Saving, Creative Uses For Binders In The Classroom
As a teacher, I’m always looking for ways to make the most out of the time my students spend with me. As a parent, I look for ways to keep track of my kids’ progress inside and outside the classroom. Both of these roles require a little creativity, as well as some tight budgeting, especially […]
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