Do Not Give Up -- Chance to Change

This inspiring article about a 31 year old actor turned damcer with cerebral palsy whose remarkable progress over the last eight months is delightfully uplifting and full of hope.
The same holds true for cognitive skills -- through hard work, determination and strategy we can help people move the needle physically, mentally and emotionally. This can be easily applied to dyslexic learners to give them the knowledge, skills and attitude for success.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/25/arts/dance/25palsy.html?_r=1&em=&pagewanted=all

The last paragraph of the article:
Whether the methods they have used can translate to others remains to be seen. But Dr. Paget said their progress held a message for anyone with a neurological impairment.
“It’s not over,” he said. “There’s always a chance to change. You should not — you dare not — give up.”

Singapore Math

The layout of this workbook and its multitude of topics makes this a great supplement for this school year. While it is labelled 3A, implying third grade first half, Singapore always seems to be a bit ahead of US -- so this is a fine complement to school work and FASTTMATH.

Visiting with Bob Gyles and his class at Hunter

Farmer Boy is done ;)

Steven finished this book on the way home from Hunter College where he demo-ed Fasttmath for grad education students and earned his first honorarium!
On to These Happy Golden Years ;)