Tag Archives: education

Play mimics life; does school?

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Amy's Reflections

I recently spent an afternoon with my 3 year old nephew. For over 20 minutes we played a scenario that he created. We were driving two mini monster trucks around the living room where he directed an entire storyline. Our … Continue reading →

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Trailblazers for Whole School Sustainability

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Amy's Reflections

I’m writing a series of blog posts to document my learning about green schools; work that I have landed in over the last three years. Please follow along with my journey and share where you are in the environmental sustainability movement.  … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Books of 2021

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Amy's Reflections

Despite keeping track of what I read each month, I have never posted a favorite list of books. In addition to sharing my reading here, I do mark books read in GoodReads, just to have a place with a big … Continue reading →

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Blogging Trends of 2021

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Amy's Reflections

Over the last few years, I’ve done an end-of-year wrap up in the form of a short summary.  Just like the rest of the world, I find December to be a good time to pause and reflect and the year. … Continue reading →

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A Daring 2021

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Amy's Reflections

Every year I choose a word of the year. Unlike a resolution, which is so easily broken or forgotten, my word is often something that carries me through the entire year. Some years, my word pops up in unexpected ways, … Continue reading →

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July 2021 Reading Update

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Amy's Reflections

I have a funny reading story about my poor memory (and the reason I blog about what I read!). Earlier this month I was scrolling through my Facebook memories and the memory below, from 2011 pops up: I blogged about … Continue reading →

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Calendar of Observances

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Amy's Reflections

Did you know that March 31 is Cesar Chavez Day? Do you know why we honor Chavez? Do you know who or what is celebrated tomorrow or next month and why? The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has a very detailed calendar … Continue reading →

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A Month of Writing

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Amy's Reflections

Back in the end of December I set a goal for myself to write every day of January. I decided to give myself the following options: journaling, blogging, or working on fiction.  I am proud to say that I met … Continue reading →

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Inauguration Day Reflections

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Amy's Reflections

This morning I sat in my office watching the Inauguration of our 46th President. There were some incredible moments that brought me to tears of joy and relief. Watching the first woman, who is also the first person of color, … Continue reading →

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What I Read in 2020

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Amy's Reflections

Each month I blog about what I’ve read. I do this primarily because I tend to forget the plot of a book about 10 minutes after I’ve finished reading it, and therefore I often forget what I’ve read (and I … Continue reading →

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