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Friday, February 28, 2014

Bowl for Kids Sake!

 


For the past couple of years, my school has participated in a fundraiser called Bowl for Kids Sake.  All money raised goes to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC (a mentoring program that makes a difference in deserving children's lives).  Personally, our school has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters and a local high school to start a pilot program where we match high school ROTC students with elementary students.  We have seen great success as a result.  Please support our team by following the link below.  Every little bit helps this deserving organization!

https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/tracihart/bowl-for-kids-sake-to-support-henderson-county

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Spoonful of Sweetness Book Review & Giveaway!


I feel very honored to be asked by one of my favorite authors to post on my blog about one of her newest books.  Maria Dismondy is a #1best-selling children's book author, former teacher, and highly sought-after speaker.  One of my favorite books by her is Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun!  Spoonful of Sweetness is her 5th children's book.  What I love about this book is that it starts instilling the habits and character traits that we want for our children to have at a very young age.  The book is entended for children from birth to age 3.  The reason this is appropriate for my Elementary school counseling blog, is that I strive to be proactive in my school counseling program.  I believe that if children are enstilled with positive character traits at a young age, they will become more natural as they grow into school aged children.  I can't wait to share this fun book with my neice so too can exhibit acts of kindness.  If you go to Maria's website (link below), you can even download a free parent guide and coloring page!

More about Maria Dismondy:
Maria has a passion for spreading an anti-bullying message and making a difference in her writing, public speaking, blogging and charity work. She lives in southeastern
Michigan with her husband and children. To find out more about Maria and her award-winning books.
 
Purchase the book on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Spoonful-Sweetness-other-delicious-manners/dp/0984855823/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383160687&sr=8-1&keywords=spoonful+of+sweetness

Book Trailer on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HPyDL2hgKk


Enter below using the Rafflecopter widget to win your very own copy of the boardbook Spoonful of Sweetness by Maria Dismondy.  In order to win, you must leave a comment in the comments section of this blogpost!
The contest will run from January 14 through January 21.  Good luck!
 
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