Dr. Kirk coined the term "learning disabilities"

Old definition-minimal brain dysfunction

New definition-difficulties in processing language, reading and processing information.


Dr. Kirk changed societies entire way of thinking about children with learning disabilities.......

Inspiring words from Louise Derman-Sparks (video segment-week 2)

"I always wanted to be a teacher. My mom told me when the kids were playing house, I was always the teacher".

"I have a built-in passion to make a difference in the world".


"I LOVE CHILDREN"

Inspiring Video & Old American Indian Quote

You must teach your children that the ground beneath their feet is the ashes of your grandfathers.
So that they will respect the land, tell your children that the earth is rich with the lives of our kin.
Teach your children what we have taught our children, that the earth is our mother.
Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons of the earth.
If men spit upon the ground, they spit upon themselves.
~ Unknown ~

THE DAY THE BABIES CRAWLED AWAY-by Peggy Rathmann

This is one of my very favorite children's books. A delightful story about a day at the fair. Told by his mother, it's about the adventures of a little boy that has to chase after all the babies because the parents are too busy with the pie-eating contest to notice them leaving. The babies chase butterflies, visit frogs, bees and bats. Finally, the little boy has to make a sling out of their diapers to get them out of the bog and back to their parents. He is honored the hero of the day - HIP, HIP, HURRAY!

It's an easy read with rhyming text and adorable illustrations.

Vow I made to myself as a brand new teacher!

One hundred years from now it will not matter

What kind of house I lived in, How much money I had, Nor what my clothes were like.

But the world may be a little better

Because I was important in the life of a Child.

This quote was given to me many years ago as a brand new teacher. At that time I made myself a vow that I would always be that person, and should I sway from that way of thinking then I would leave the world of teaching behind. Today, the meaning behind those words still burn true to my heart.

Welcome to kidgreen blog...

Hello Fellow Classmates-My name is Donna and this is the first time I have ever blogged. Yes, I'm sure many of you are thinking "wow, she must be living in the dark ages". Not exactly! I am the busy mother of 2, 2, 4 & 6 year olds. After 14 years of teaching Special Education in the public school system, I changed careers and started selling real estate. Currently, I am an associate broker and also help run my husband's contracting business. That is why I have NEVER blogged before-no time ha!

Hopefully I won't mess this up. Looking forward to meeting all of  you and the many new adventures Walden will bring my way....beginning with blogging!!!!