Make-A-Book Project
Success — More monarch butterflies and more young readers
Here is a long overdue update about the book project. Pictured above is the incredible tile wall installed this school year at Parker Woods Montessori
Butterfly Book Celebration
Finally, the best part of the whole project — the book celebration. Many people told me it was a smash hit. It was amazing to
Help Save the Butterflies
And make the world a more beautiful place At Parker Woods Montessori, we all love monarch butterflies. Like many species on our planet, monarchs face
Making of the Monarch Butterfly School Photo
This is another one of my favorite all-time photographs. Unlike the past 3 photographs where I was standing on the roof of the school, this
Butterfly Project Updates
There has been a lot of progress happening with the monarch butterfly book and all the related projects. Here are a few highlights, including the
Collateral Projects for the Monarch Butterfly Book
Classroom Activities and Upcoming Celebration Above is a hint of what is coming to Parker Woods Montessori Science Fair. This fantastic black light butterfly garden.
Illustrations for Mirabella the Monarch
Make-A-Book Project Update Summary: Illustrations are done (except for our make-up session). Ms Nall, the art teacher, has been great to work with. I learned
Character Creation Contest
The Make-A-Book Project begins at Parker Woods Montessori I’m excited to announce that the new book will be about the monarch butterfly, which is truly
Falling Uphill in Kenya
Inspiring dreams Finally, it took two months for my package of books to arrive in Kenya. I marked the package “educational material for children,” and
Vamos Chicas Vamos
The Spanish edition of my “Falling Uphill” kids book “Cayendo Hacia Arriba” is being used by the Peace Corp in Paraguay to teach kids how to read and dream.
Falling Uphill in Paraguay with the Peace Corps
Scott Stoll is an author from my hometown who served as the U.S. Embassy’s cultural ambassador in Argentina during the 2011-2012 school year. His time in Argentina and collaboration with Argentine schools resulted in a Spanish language version of his book, Falling Uphill: The Secret of Life, about his 4 year journey around the world on his bicycle.
Will Allen and Ruby the Red Worm
Once again I was honored to present at the Growing Power International Urban & Small Farm Conference. Pictured here is Will Allen, one of Milwaukee’s most prominent citizens and the founder of Growing Power.