reading
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On “Frankenstein”
Since Namine read the story of Frankenstein, she’s been thinking about what it means to be a monster.
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End of the year school presentation
To close out the school year, Namine and her class presented some of the things they learned.
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Balancing honesty and kindness
Namine explained to me her thoughts on honesty as it pertains to other people’s feelings.
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It’s okay to not be okay
Namine and I are reading a book in school called “Homesick: My Own Story.” It’s about a girl named Jean who lives with her parents in China. Jean had a baby brother, who was born six weeks early and passed away a few days after he was born.
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Uncomfortable topics
I firmly believe that part of learning is learning to deal with what makes you uncomfortable.
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A doctor helps people
Namine explains her viewpoint on a doctor’s responsibility.
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When parents are wrong
Parents are not perfect. We make mistakes. It’s important to own up to those mistakes in front of our children.
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Lost in a good book
I came across this image the other day, and it prompted some writing.
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Namine’s first cliffhanger
As a voracious reader, it was only a matter of time before Namine encountered a cliffhanger.
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Always a hope
A child’s insight sees much. Tonight, Namine taught me an important lesson.
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Disillusioned
At one point or another, we all realize our heroes are not what we once thought.
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Book report
Namine has been reading about giraffes for a book report.