Back in December, I wrote Part 1 of The Mickey Mouse Over School Dilemma. As a teacher and parent, I have seen both sides of this rather controversial...
Read MoreAuthor: Beth L. (NDM#183)
There are definitely some controversial topics when it comes to the Disney Driven Life and the world of education. The first one that cropped up into ...
Read MoreThe Mickey Mouse Over School Dilemma – Part 1
Did you celebrate the 100th day of school when you were a child? Do your children? Times have changed in schools across the country. These days th...
Read More100 DAYS OF SCHOOL PROJECTS WITH DISNEY MEMORIES
Let’s face it, going back to school can be a challenge for all students. Sure they miss their friends, they like the routines, but the unknown i...
Read MoreGetting To Know You – Back-To-School
I admit it, I am the parent who never introduced her children to scissors early. I know, I know – bad teacher, but it never seemed like the right ti...
Read MoreCUTTING AND PASTING PRACTICE WITH DISNEY
Being a Disney Driven person living in an educational world, I quickly grew to appreciate all different forms of art. Not only did I adore original Di...
Read MoreWhen Disney Collides with Art Education
Have you ever walked down Main Street USA and an idea popped into your head? This happened to me during a trip to Walt Disney World in May 2009. While...
Read MorePAINTING AND LEARNING WITH WATER
Kids all around the country are already on summer break right now. My son will be finishing up second grade this week. Summer time is not only filled ...
Read MoreSUMMER READING WITH DISNEY
No matter where you go, you read stories about children being bullied. Schools across the country are working on programs to teach children how to rea...
Read MoreTEACHING KIDS ABOUT BULLIES WITH DISNEY
I still remember it like it was yesterday. My son’s face lit up as we set off on our adventure. He sat on the far side of the boat and could not...
Read MoreINSPIRED BY LIVING WITH THE LAND
Looking back, I was a reluctant poetry writer as a student. You see, if it didn’t rhyme – I checked out. It was a challenge for me to get past...
Read MoreHELPING RELUCTANT POETS WITH DISNEY
Last week, I introduced you to the idea of writing poetry in the name of Disney. For National Poetry Month, I thought it was fitting to spend a bit of...
Read MoreCINQUAIN POETRY DISNEY STYLE
Do you and/or your children like to write poems? Have you ever used Disney characters, people, places, and things to let your inner poet shine? If you...
Read MoreDISNEY INSPIRATION FOR NATIONAL POETRY MONTH
As a parent and educator, one of of the items that has always made me happy with Disney is the ability to put snippets of learning into everything. Ev...
Read MoreEARLY LEARNING WITH BEAR IN THE BIG BLUE HOUSE
Last week I did a refresher on how Bill Nye is really the Disney Science Guy. Of course, I also teased a little about having the chance to see Bill Ny...
Read MoreSEEING BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY
Teacher, geek, scientist, neurotic Disney mom/wife/daughter/child at heart. What do these words have in common? Well, they pretty much help describe w...
Read MoreBILL NYE THE DISNEY SCIENCE GUY
Getting kids to practice items that are tedious is a challenge, especially while trying to boost their self confidence. Imagine attempting to motivate...
Read MoreI SPY DISNEY STYLE
What do you do when a child tells you that they don’t like to write? As a teacher, I have had worked with reluctant writers many times. Even chi...
Read MoreCHARACTER LETTER WRITING FUN
Imagine being trapped at home with your children thanks to a storm. Oh wait, I’m living this right now as I type. Rather than whine too much abo...
Read MoreGEOGRAPHY DISNEY STYLE
Memories of nearly annual trips to Walt Disney World as a child are plentiful. My parents are the first generation in our family’s Disney Driven...
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