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From Facebook to Snapchat to Instagram Stories, or Other Ways My Kids Make Me Feel My Age

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Jennifer Wolfe

Jennifer Wolfe, a writer-teacher-mom, is dedicated to finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life by thinking deeply, loving fiercely, and teaching audaciously. Read her stories on her blog, mamawolfe at jenniferwolfe.net.

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4 Ways To Make A Classroom More Interactive - August 22, 2017
Remind Us How To Be Brave: Poetry From Rosemerry Trommer - August 18, 2017
What To Say When Your Child Leaves For College - August 15, 2017

“Mrs. Wolfe, you have a Snapchat?” my 9th-grade student sputtered. It was after school, and I naively left my phone front and center on my desk. Yes, indeed, baby Wolfe had chatted her middle-aged mother, and the world now knows. “Yep,” I smiled as I clicked off the screen. “How else would I know what […]

Jennifer Wolfe March 1, 2017 2 Comments

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4 Ways To Make A Classroom More Interactive - August 22, 2017
Remind Us How To Be Brave: Poetry From Rosemerry Trommer - August 18, 2017
What To Say When Your Child Leaves For College - August 15, 2017

The clock ticked just past noon, and I decided to see if you were awake. Not that I hadn’t been checking on you – it’s the habit begun when you were tiny and I was so full of love for you I was sure I couldn’t go one more minute without seeing your found little […]

Jennifer Wolfe December 31, 2016 1 Comment

My Favorite Moments of 2016 – In Photos

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4 Ways To Make A Classroom More Interactive - August 22, 2017
Remind Us How To Be Brave: Poetry From Rosemerry Trommer - August 18, 2017
What To Say When Your Child Leaves For College - August 15, 2017

Even when I can’t find the time/inspiration/concentration to write, I try to always pay attention to finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life. I used to print out all my photos, hand write captions in photo albums and stick the images onto the pages, gently smoothing back the plastic to protect the memories […]

Jennifer Wolfe October 13, 2016 7 Comments

It’s Time To Let Donald Trump Be The Poster Boy For Rape Culture

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4 Ways To Make A Classroom More Interactive - August 22, 2017
Remind Us How To Be Brave: Poetry From Rosemerry Trommer - August 18, 2017
What To Say When Your Child Leaves For College - August 15, 2017

“I’ve gotta use some tic tacs, just in case I start kissing her,” Donald Trump says….“And when you’re a star they let you do it,”…“Grab them by the p***y,” Donald Trump says. “You can do anything.” Like so many of us, Donald Trump’s statement made my stomach churn. It made my mouth drop open – […]

Jennifer Wolfe October 6, 2016 1 Comment

Educating The Heart

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4 Ways To Make A Classroom More Interactive - August 22, 2017
Remind Us How To Be Brave: Poetry From Rosemerry Trommer - August 18, 2017
What To Say When Your Child Leaves For College - August 15, 2017

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” ~Aristotle Teachers, have you thought about this? Do you know how you will educate your students’ hearts this year? Childhood – especially the middle school years – can seem like a crazy-making manic time for kids. One minute they’re sweet, young and innocent, […]

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