Elaine Gallagher
Bio
I am an elementary educator and freelance writer. I enjoy writing about education, health and fitness and every day life issues. You can find my writing at egallagher.contently.com and my blog, Just Me, https://egallagher713.wordpress.com
Stories (61/0)
What is Gratitude?
What is gratitude? Gratitude is the quality of being thankful. It also means the readiness to show appreciation for kindness and to be willing to return kindness. Gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness for what you have and not always wanting more. When you are grateful, you acknowledge the goodness in your life and feel positive emotions, enjoy and relish good experiences, and continue to build strong relationships.
By Elaine Gallagher3 years ago in Motivation
Create a Family Newsletter
Children are spending more time at home and often getting bored. This is the best time to encourage a new hobby or interest. Or if they have an interest in a sport that has been delayed due to Covid-19, this is the perfect time to keep learning about their sport while at home. Creating a newsletter on a hobby or sport they love will keep children immersed in learning, other than day to day remote learning through school.
By Elaine Gallagher3 years ago in Education
Science Fun With Your Child
Children love science because there is so much opportunity to use everyday objects and perform experiments to ease learning. It is a fact that we learn when we do, and rather than reading about it, it is best to have a child experience the learning by doing it themselves. Then, of course, the best part is the “ah-ha” moment you get from them which is undeniably the best feeling for a teacher or a parent.
By Elaine Gallagher3 years ago in Families
Parents During Lockdown
During the pandemic, learning has changed and children are experiencing a hybrid mix of in-school and remote learning. How does this affect the parents who are trying so hard to keep their homes and families thriving in these uncertain times?
By Elaine Gallagher3 years ago in Families
Being Grateful in Uncertain Times
So all of us have survived the change in the year to 2021, the year we all hoped would come quickly. Why? So that we can leave Covid-19, political unrest, and solitary living behind us. So here we are in a new year and what has changed?
By Elaine Gallagher3 years ago in Motivation
The Cliffs of Moher
Visiting the Cliffs of Moher is the highlight of most people’s trip to Ireland and cannot be missed. Unfortunately, we visited on a rainy, misty day (most days in Ireland) and apparently the views on a sunny day are even more extraordinary. We enjoyed walking through the development and experiencing the sites and sounds of the Cliffs of Moher. On the way, as throughout Ireland, we saw the sheeps and cows enjoying the green of the Emerald Isle.
By Elaine Gallagher3 years ago in Wander
Decluttering
Many of us have had the opportunity to declutter now that we have been at home for months on end. We spend time in each room in our homes and can honestly say we can eliminate much of our clutter, or use it for that matter. How many times do we buy something and it just sits there? How many times have you literally gone through expiration dates? Well, let’s take a look at one room at a time.
By Elaine Gallagher3 years ago in Lifehack
Math Fun With Games
Playing games is fun! As we know, learning can be more fun using games, especially in Math. Math games are a way to enrich students’ learning of math concepts, as well as to increase speed in computation. Math games can be used in all areas of math teaching. Motivation is when children freely choose to participate and enjoy playing a game that helps them with learning. Games motivate children! This creates a positive attitude which is essential to learning and mastering a subject. Games provide opportunities for students to reduce the fear of failure and error in a carefree and fun environment.
By Elaine Gallagher4 years ago in Education
Stromboli
As more and more people like to have parties with continuous appetizers, making Stromboli is always a favorite of mine. I have tried to buy them at a deli in a pinch and I always regret it because I feel as if the ingredients are spared and most of the time, my friends or family will make a note that they prefer mine.
By Elaine Gallagher4 years ago in Feast
Chili So Soon
So for the past two mornings we wake up to temperatures in the 40s. Can this be possible in the middle of September? Well, after the year we have had, anything is possible. Thankfully, the forecast looks better towards the end of the week and we may even hit 75!
By Elaine Gallagher4 years ago in Feast