Before I begin, when I say teacher, I am not only talking about a classroom teacher. I am talking about all forms of teaching and impacting children: parents, caregivers, grandparents, aunts/uncles, friends, neighbors. It takes a village, right? I teach second grade. Second graders are seven or eight years old. Let me describe the averageContinue reading “The Magic of Being a Teacher”
Category Archives: Kindness
Books Need To Be Windows And Mirrors
Last year, I stepped away from the classroom after 10 years of teaching. It wasn’t part of my plan. I was angry, frustrated and sad. Angry for spending countless hours last summer to prep for an unknown school year, frustrated for not spending more time with my own children, sad to not be teaching andContinue reading “Books Need To Be Windows And Mirrors”
Mister Rogers
You can’t talk about kindness and not mention Mister Rogers. Earlier this year I had the privilege of listening to Carvell Wallace’s podcast titled, “Finding Fred.” I learned about the podcast through author friend, Jennifer Gafford, who wrote a children’s seek-and-find style book called, “Finding Feelings.” It is excellent and you can check it outContinue reading “Mister Rogers”
Random Acts of Kindness
Last week I had a giveaway on my Instagram page. Part of the giveaway rules were to list your favorite act of kindness. The examples given were incredible and I feel that I have to share them here for everyone to read: RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS Surprising someone with their favorite snack Leaving someone aContinue reading “Random Acts of Kindness”
Meet The Illustrator
I’d like to introduce you to Chad! Not only is he my husband and father to our two kids, he is the amazingly talented artist and illustrator for my debut picture book, “The Kindness Machine.” Let me paint you a picture…(see what I did there?) Chad went to college and graduated with a fine artsContinue reading “Meet The Illustrator”
Self-talk – what is it and why is it so important?
Have you heard the term self-talk? Self-talk is what you say to yourself, your internal dialogue. That internal dialogue is crucial for our own mental health and self-love. This concept is being taught in many elementary schools as part of school counselor’s curriculum. In my upcoming children’s book, “The Kindness Machine,” I discuss ideas toContinue reading “Self-talk – what is it and why is it so important?”
Let’s talk about kindness
What does kindness mean to you? Stop for a minute, close your eyes and really think…what does kindness mean to you? I asked this question to a few of my favorite little people in my life and here’s what they had to say: “Have you seen the NeverBeast before? The NeverBeast was kind to theContinue reading “Let’s talk about kindness”
Acceptance Email
At this point in the journey, the children’s story is written, beta readers have helped critique it, it’s been professionally edited, and sent off into the world just waiting for someone to tell me something. As I mentioned last week, the waiting game is a true test of patience. I consider myself a pretty patientContinue reading “Acceptance Email”
Tough Skin and Waiting Game
Take a moment to think about your favorite books. Whether they are fiction, nonfiction or children’s books, you are probably able to immediately think of at least one of your favorites. Unfortunately, you are probably just as easily able to think of some of your least favorite books. In this world of writing, it isContinue reading “Tough Skin and Waiting Game”
Lawyered…well sort of
In last week’s blog I talked about beta readers and will forever be thankful to everyone who read the manuscript in its early stages to provide feedback. The “biggest fan” award is currently a tie and goes to Jean C. and Tonia I. Their enthusiasm and support will never get old! Love to you both!Continue reading “Lawyered…well sort of”
Christina Dankert 