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Tag Archives: Retirement
Henri’s Scissors: An “A is for Aging” Book Review
Henri’s Scissors is a picture book bio of artist Henri Matisse featuring burgeoning creativity in old age–and the cherry on top? Author/illustrator Jeanette Winter is herself past midlife—a veteran artist showing us her own talents. She traces the early life … Continue reading
My Teacher–by James Ransome: An “A is for Aging” Book Review
“This book is a tribute to all of the teachers who come in early, leave late and give a little something extra to their students,” says author/illustrator James Ransome of his picture book My Teacher. This gem of a book also … Continue reading
The Teacher Who Would Not Retire: An A is for Aging book review
A gray haired, first grade teacher dons her disguise and slips back into school—first as a window washer, next as the lunch lady, and finally as the fire inspector. This is The Teacher Who Would Not Retire and she is … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Especially For Teachers
Tagged Activities, Ageism, Education, Experts, Favorites, Life stages, Research, Retirement, Teaching, Women, Work, Writing
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A Resource for Late Bloomers from “A is for Aging”
This book will inspire you to start NOW—making plans to make the most of the years past mid-life. Reading this, those of you who are younger will look forward to late life. I promise. So quick, jot down this title: … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Inspiration and Profiles
Tagged Creativity, Experts, Resources, Retirement, Work, Writing
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Generations United – Building Bridges
Someone needs to power up their PC and churn out a children’s book about a “grandfamily” a.s.a.p. Does anyone know of such a book—featuring a grandparent or other older adult raising young children? I know many grandfamilies, teachers and librarians … Continue reading
Posted in Activities and Resources
Tagged Experts, Grandparents, Intergenerational, Resources, Retirement, Volunteering
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