I've obviously been absent for a while as I have been adjusting to motherhood and a new school year. I have seriously scaled back my teaching schedule, and am now only teaching one day a week. This is due to two reasons: 1) I wanted to be home more with my baby boy 2) Enrollment was so low at many of my centers that after paying a sitter, I wasn't breaking even. I'm assuming that low enrollment has been due to the tough economy, as I have never had issues with enrollment in my previous years, and have not done anything different this year.
I miss many of my old students, but am really enjoying this new schedule. I love my time with my son. I love being there for all those special moments. And working one day a week allows me to get enough of a break to stay sane, while doing what I love.
Also, I have plans of pursuing publishing some of my Literacy Launchpad curriculum in some way, shape, or form. I'll keep you posted on that. Teaching one day a week allows me to test run new stories and lesson ideas that I might include in my publishing pursuits. Perfect!
I'm also offering Literacy Launchpad classes at my local rec center, but for whatever reason those never seem to take off (I have offered them in there in previous years too).
That's an update on what I'm up to. I will be posting lesson ideas and reflections again soon!
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I've missed you but understood you responsibility. Motherhood changes you throughout... Welcome back!
Yay, you updated your blog!
there seems to be something wrong with your email address.. i cannnot seem to send you an email.. anyway here is what i wanted to say..
Hi,
I'd like to introduce myself and the brand/label I represent under the large genre of e-learning.
http://www.clipounets.com/ is our 2 broad casting website and
http://www.musicreche.com/ our online boutique for our products and downloads. We specialize in 'language awareness' through songs for kids.
We make learning for toddlers interactive, fun and something that can be shared with the family.
Have a look!
Please do not hesitate to email me at sophieg83@gmail.com for further information regarding us.
Sophie
http://www.clipounets.com/
http://www.musicreche.com/
Paris, France.
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Sophie G.
Hi Amy, nice blog! I am a mother of a three and four year old, and I have one picture book out called Hop! Plop! Just started blogging about three weeks ago. Come visit me some time.
thanks for stopping by my blog;-) Enjoy every minute with your baby! I have 3 and I am continually amazed at how fast the time slips by.
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