Tag Archives: literacy

Random Monday: Hello, Friends

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Dar Hosta James

While I’ve been enjoying my Monday sabbatical, I will tell all of you, my dear readers, that I do miss you and I’ve so appreciated all the messages I’ve gotten from all of you saying that you miss me. My father … Continue reading →

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Monday #24: Cut Loose

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Dar Hosta James

I’ve just finished three weeks of school residency programs with elementary children. We write using techniques and strategies that I use in my own books for kids, and then we illustrate using cut paper collage—also a method I employ in … Continue reading →

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Monday #36: Haiku, To You

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Dar Hosta James

Oh my goodness, I love the vibrant yellow, greens and yellow-greens of spring! It’s springtime now but, at the end of this summer, the 52 Mondays Blog will turn three years old! Wow! As a creative, self-employed person, I often … Continue reading →

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Special Announcement!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Dar Hosta James

I am excited to tell you that my colleague, Deb Barends, and I have finalized our plans for this year’s third annual Summer Creativity Institute! This dynamic two day event will be held Wednesday and Thursday, August 7-8, 2013 at Little … Continue reading →

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Monday #10: School’s Closed

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Dar Hosta James

Greetings from the mid Atlantic where we are all hunkering down for Hurricane Sandy. As I sit here looking out the window, it’s just kind of windy and drizzly. From all the sensational media coverage, I’m led to believe that … Continue reading →

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Monday #31: Laughter, Literacy & Lucy

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Dar Hosta James

In the wee morning hours of this past Saturday, educators from all over the country were getting ready to crowd into the Riverside Church near Columbia University for the 82nd Annual Teachers College Saturday Reunion. This free professional development event is … Continue reading →

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