Hi old friends! I haven't been around much lately but would love to start writing again now that it is summer and I have some time. I haven't really shared about this yet, but my family took our first foster placement in February. I would love to write some about this (protecting their privacy of course) but I am wondering if there is anything in particular the community would be interested in knowing about?

I am also back to teaching, and would love to do some elementary school posts. Anything you are wondering about school age kids? I was thinking maybe doing some posts explaining Common Core Math (first grade especially is a doozy!) if that might be helpful to anyone. It seems totally crazy when all you see is a worksheet coming home with your kid, but once you understand the methods they make so much more sense! I am also parenting two 5th graders now, so I would love to do some writing about big kids

I have missed this community, and am excited that I will be able to be around more!