Bøger af Miriam Hochstetler

Come with me on an interesting and practical journey of my past life representing our unified family by sharing helpful ideas that will not only intrigue you but find them valuable for you and your family. Ideas of the past may be just what you need. We will stop at each of the "seven steps" along the way to gather serious and humorous details you will not want to miss. Step 1: Do you find family life frustrating and sometimes chaotic? If so, metaphors are relevant to life in general. You may be able to relate to them. Step 2: Is your family foundation's building blocks crumbling or on solid ground? Consider some serious concrete "building blocks" involving biblical and spiritual truths. Read on to discover other essential "building blocks". Step 3: It is time to take a leisurely break and concentrate on memorable family occasions. You, too, will be inspired. Step 4: Have you ever felt you squandered your educational days? Get a glimpse of the limited education of my parents and how they were successful. Step 5: What does it take to have a productive work ethic? Pay close attention to the kind of work and responsibilities my parents "modeled" for us. Step 6: Would you like to be more creative with crafts and planning indoor and outdoor activities? There are simple, inexpensive, and enjoyable ways. You will like these ideas. Modify them if you wish. Step 7: Do you walk down "memory lane" and think of your past? We are now ending our exhaustive journey and there are lots of things to think about. Now relax and be sure to share your memories with your family, grandchildren, and generations to come! College graduations in elementary education: B.A. from Goshen College; M.A. and Ed.D. with reading and special education cognates from Ball State University; outstanding citation of dissertation: "A Study of Factors Related to the Reading Ability of Kindergarten Children." As an elementary teacher: taught children in grades two to four, those with reading difficulties in the government Title I program, and college students; workshops for teachers and Title I parents; reading consultant and coordinator; chairman of the Language Arts Division of South Bend Teachers' Institute; organized speakers, displays, and workshops; tested students' reading skills for a national organization (NAEP); science and reading demonstrations for Parent-Teacher Association; and tutoring students from preschool through college. Publications: STEPS ALONG MY PATH, a book about my life; assisted with the publication of THE JOURNEY OF A LIFTIME; requested topics for NATURE FRIEND magazine; and other short stories or articles for INDIANA READING QUARTERLY, TURNING AROUND BOOKLET, and STORY FRIENDS. Church experiences: teaching classes; workshops for teachers; summer voluntary service; mission trip; involved in a ladies' quartet, hand chimes players, women's choral group, and organist for churches. Travels: Europe, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, and United States.

Parents, a child is born into your home. What are your parental responsibilities especially from birth to the time of entering school? What kind of model are you living that your child will be a wholesome developed individual before he enters school? The child comes to school bringing along what he has learned and seen at home. What are the teacher's responsibilities? How can parents and teachers work together? Look for excellent suggestions from an experienced classroom teacher. You will read about true individual experiences of various types of behavior by my students... Think how you would solve them. You will want to try the suggestions and you may be amazed how they helped you. Graduations in elementary education: B.A. from Goshen College; M.A. and Ed.D. with reading and special education cognates from Ball State University; outstanding citation of dissertation: "A Study of Factors Related to the Reading Ability of Kindergarten Children." As a teacher: taught grades two to four, those with reading difficulties, and college students; workshops for teachers and parents; reading consultant and coordinator; chairman of the Language Arts Division of South Bend Teachers' Institute; and tested students' reading skills for NAEP. Publications: STEPS ALONG MY PATH; assisted with THE JOURNEY OF A LIFTIME; requested topics for NATURE FRIEND magazine; and other stories or articles for INDIANA READING QUARTERLY, TURNING AROUND BOOKLET, STORY FRIENDS, A Glimpse of How It Used To Be and Purring Perfectly. Church experiences: teaching and workshops; voluntary service; mission trip; and served in women's choral group and as organist for churches. Hobbies: I enjoy singing, playing the organ, completing jigsaw puzzles, reading, and working outside.

Come! Walk along with me and imagine what it would be like to be abandoned, wandering through unfamiliar territory seeking a permanent, secure home, and especially someone who would provide companionship, loving care, and nourishing food Read these true cat stories. There are several valuable medical tips to inform you how to prevent diseases of cats. If you are a young child, live alone, are an elderly person, feel lonely, and long for comfort and encouragement then this book will be a real source of enjoyment and encouragement for all ages. College graduations in elementary education: B.A. from Goshen College; M.A. and Ed.D. with reading and special education cognates from Ball State University; outstanding citation of dissertation: "A Study of Factors Related to the Reading Ability of Kindergarten Children." As an elementary teacher: taught children in grades two to four, those with reading difficulties in the government Title I program, and college students; workshops for teachers and Title I parents; reading consultant and coordinator; chairman of the Language Arts Division of South Bend Teachers' Institute; organized speakers, displays, and workshops; tested students' reading skills for a national organization (NAEP); science and reading demonstrations for Parent-Teacher Association; and tutoring students from preschool through college. Publications: STEPS ALONG MY PATH, a book about my life; assisted with the publication of THE JOURNEY OF A LIFTIME; requested topics for NATURE FRIEND magazine; and other short stories or articles for INDIANA READING QUARTERLY, TURNING AROUND BOOKLET, and STORY FRIENDS. Church experiences: teaching classes; workshops for teachers; summer voluntary service; mission trip; involved in a ladies' quartet, hand chimes players, women's choral group, and organist for churches. Travels: Europe, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, and United States.