"There is no such thing as a “developmentally appropriate curriculum” for 3 & 4 year olds. Curriculum implies imposed learning goals, which implies assessments, which necessarily implies coercing children to abide by the curriculum plan." psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedo…

If you’re having a rough day watch this..💪 x.com/po__kaki__to/s…

The idea that others should have the freedom to do and say whatever they want to, provided they violate no one's else's right to do the same is absolutely terrifying to many people. They claim it to be oppressive. They literally believe that freedom is slavery.

He is risen!

I hope that even my worst critics remain on Twitter, because that is what free speech means

It amazes me that with all that went on between the crucifixion and the resurrection that the Disciples found time for an Easter egg hunt.

The notebook sweet spot is so small. Like the chances of finding one that’s nice enough to buy but not so nice that you don’t wanna ruin it by writing in it is basically zero.

A note aspiring writers or authors: Writing a book may feel impossible. It may feel like only a “someday” dream. It’s not. You CAN do it. It is possible even with a crazy life where you can’t write consistently and only have stolen moments. Write your book.#WritingCommunity

Parental behavior influences a child's behavior, for good or ill. #parenting101

Hayao Miyazaki's 50 favorite #childrensbooks #lovebooks #booktok #studioghibli openculture.com/2017/05/hayao-…

The startling link between sugar and Alzheimer's. theatlantic.com/health/archive…

Medieval manuscripts lengthened the initial /i/, which often had consonantal force. This led to /j/ representing the consonant and /i/ the vowel. The two were not considered separate letters until the 17th century. (Encyc Britannica) #fonts #typology #lettering

My poem THE SPONGE won in MadnessPoetry.com Round 1! Register now & vote in Round 2 (starts 5/1). My new entry is TIM THE DRAGON. #Teachers & #homeschoolers register student groups to vote: six rounds to see who wins! #HomeschoolMom #Homeschool Madness! Poetry #MadnessPoetry

We picked up a key player in the transfer window: Sir Anthony Hopkins

#doe

Interesting proposition regarding US citizenship: give naturalization powers back to the member states.

#writerslife

Eep! Just submitted chapters for the scbwi WIP Award and also the Karen Cushman Late Bloomer Award for first-time #kidlit authors over the age of <coughcough>. Excuse me, what was I saying? #SCBWI #SCBWIaz