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Chicken Pox

I read a strange bit of news over the weekend. It seems that people want their children to get chicken pox instead of the vaccination so they are having pox parties and mailing virus laden lollipops and such to other who cannot get their children to a pox party. I think that is a little strange. I can understand wanting your child to get chicken pox, to a point. When Hailey was four her pediatrician wanted to vaccinate her against chicken pox. The vaccine was fairly new at the time and I was unsure of it so I asked if … Continue reading →

Chicken Pox Has Arrived!

Parents and teachers both expect illnesses this time of the year. We do our best by getting all of the suggested vaccines and shots. Many common diseases are now under control due to the research and creation of vaccinations. We also sanitize our classrooms and homes with disinfectant cleaners. We teach children how to wash hands and properly sneeze and cough. A very common disease that almost every child had when I was in school was chicken pox. It would spread throughout an entire family and classroom in no time at all. Quickly each and every child would be covered … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: February 2 – February

This week has brought many educational discussions and topics. Teachers and students alike are missing classes all across America due to sickness from the winter weather, snow and ice, and storms. Check below for any articles that you may have missed this week! Saturday, February 2 My Frustrations with Teachers and Above Average Students In this article I discuss my frustrations with the lack of support and encouragement that we give the above average students. These students need and extra push to move them even further above. Sunday, February 3 More about Taking Students above and Beyond This article is … Continue reading →