

The Winter Storm
I recently completed a watercolor picture showing horses in a snowstorm. It looks cold out there in the field without shelter. As I spend...


I Want the Best Teachers in Early Childhood
As we begin a new year, one of my resolutions is a renewed commitment to helping teachers become the best educators for our young...


The Part of Art that's From the Heart
I'm excited that my second booklet is not available! When I do art workshops around the country, I am always asked for additional...


The Fingerprint Test
I have always been intrigued with individual fingerprints. The fact that individuals have unique fingerprints is quite a mind-boggling...


New Classroom Management Book
I'm thrilled that the first of my 'how-to' books is printed and now available. I wanted to produce a series of short, hands-on booklets...


Art and Nature
Art is a great way to encourage a child to use critical thinking and be creative. Unfortunately, many adults give children pre-made...


Creating Brain Connections through Experiences
After many years, we have a new baby around. My grandson, Jack, has become the joy of our family. After ten years, I had somehow...


Leave Workshops with at Least 2-3 Usable Ideas
In the past month, I have presented at several state AEYC conferences, the Nation Head Start Conference, and the International High Scope...


Language and Literacy with a STEM Focus
I recently presented a workshop at the California AEYC Conference in Ontario, CA. We discussed taking a STEM/STEAM approach when...


Engineering in Early Childhood
I have been around for many years and the education community always grabs on to the latest trend in teaching strategies. The education...























