The Max and The Boo.....aren't they the cutest boys ever!!!

The Best Resource for Parents and Teachers of Gifted Children EVER!!!

I must tell you about the best resource I have just discovered:

Please visit Byrdseed which is fantastic "place dedicated to differentiating instruction for high-level learners." As the creator Ian states, "This is a place to learn new ideas, share what you know, and grow as an educator. "

Wow! Ian has not only created a wonderful website, but he has developed fantastic videos for professional development. Some of his titles include: Conflict in Writing, Math Games, Morality, Ethics in the Young Elementary Classroom, and A Framework to Create. Please visit Bryseedtv for more information. There are some free videos, but to get full access there is a fee of about $50-70 dollars a year. I think this is a great deal. What I love so much about his site is that he is a truly gifted and talented teacher who can put it all together in a visually appealing and meaningful way...Ian takes it to the next level! I now have my summer professional development plan underway!

My Year So Far....

This year has been SO busy...I have found myself running from morning to night trying to keep it all together.   

Here I am at the computer screen, answering emails, figuring out things.  How did it get to be May and how did it become 2013?    I am so excited for the end of the school year, and for that feeling of being continually behind to be over.

Welcome to May!

April Musings

 We decided that we would start looking for the beauty in life.  We would have more fun...and look toward the light.

 Here we are at The Museum of Anthropology with Bruno's class.  It is such a fantastic building and wonderful museum.  

 We were so inspired by the Totem Poles.

 Here we are the boys' track and field meet.   These boys are running the 800; they were very fast runners!

Now we move onto May....two more months left of school and then we are free of routines, homework, schedules.   We can not wait!

The Enchanted Forest Race at Whistler

It was a lovely day for a ski race at Whistler this weekend...not a cloud in the sky and lovely ski conditions!

The boys get their bibs on!!!

Waiting in line to race!!

Go Bruno, Go!!!

Happy Easter

The Stations of the Cross, performed by students from Saint Francis of Assisi Elementary.  Max is Pontious Pilate, and Bruno is a Roman Soldier.

 Max, for a bad guy, I have to say I love the robe!!

 The students did a fantastic job...

Happy Easter!

Spring Break at Sun Peaks

 Sun Peaks...glorious Sun Peaks for the Nancy Greene Festival.  Great weather, great powder, and fantastic skiing.  Always a delight and pleasure.

 Go Bruno!

 Tuck it, Max!

 Ready to try on new skis...

 Max, Evan, and coach Frankie

 Stay the course...

The drive home...always sad to leave Sun Peaks!

Skiing into the New Year

Here are the boys..skiing at the club race...good form going around those gates, boys!  Happy New Year!