Paraprofessionals

By Marcy Winer

I did not know what to expect when I first walked into a motel on the North Shore three years ago. I had just begun my book project, Project DEAR, and was navigating my own path with homeless children and families. I wasn’t nervous: I was just very interested in how I could help them.

At my first book reading, there were about six children My friend Patty came with me to read to them and to help display books so the children could take them home. It went really well and the children were very excited to have books of their own to keep. I also passed out many books to the moms and

Paraprofessional Opinion

By Marcy Winer

    On her first day of Kindergarten over 18 years ago, my daughter made a picture on the computer which the teacher printed out for her. I am 100% certain that I when I started Kindergarten many moons ago, I came home with a picture that I colored. Technology has changed for school children over the years. Now, the little ones are encouraged to do spelling and phonics games on tablets and it seems writing has taken a back seat to expressionism.  Creative drawing and writing have become antiquated due to the influx of technology. Video games, hand-held