by Debbie Mondale | Aug 10, 2020 | Debbie's thoughts, Emotional Well being, Portfolio
Goodbyes and Hellos often go hand in hand, wrapped up in personal stories. Often when we share stories, we find we have key elements in common, and can build our Village of personal connections that allow us to thrive better… together. 2020 has been filled with...
by Debbie Mondale | Jun 7, 2020 | Activity ideas, All ages, Child development, Foundations of Learning, Little song-BIG learning, Social Interactions, Vocal Play
Your little one LOVES to play Peek-a-boo with you ! And you can make it even more of a delight by learning this little rhyme, created by Debbie Mondale, which guides you through a variety of ways to play with the scarf, with your voice, and with each other. Along the...
by Debbie Mondale | Feb 12, 2015 | Debbie's thoughts, Philosophy
I Choose LOVE ! So many urgent things take us away from so many important things. It’s time to Stop for a moment and make a choice Those who have owned a business know it is more than a full time job, often more like 24/7 on call. I can be the most...
by Debbie Mondale | Jul 21, 2012 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, Debbie's thoughts, Uncategorized
BOOM ! There goes a tire… but the driver of this family road trip manages to get it safely to the side of the road… and there are now three nervous children, and two frazzled adults in the car. Mom takes a deep breath, and refocuses so she can see...
by Debbie Mondale | Jul 3, 2011 | Activity ideas, All ages, Debbie's thoughts, Portfolio, Teaching techniques
Do you and your children get tingles of pride when you see a large flag waving in the wind, or hear the national anthem, or sing “America, the Beautiful” together? I DO, I proudly put my hand over my heart and often get tears in my eyes as I watch the...
