Kelly Wakefield Cosby
Kelly has a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with a Birth-Kindergarten license and 10+ years of experience working with preschoolers and children with disabilities. She is a mommy-to-be (due late July) and a life-long learner with far more interests than could ever be fit in the interests box!
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Mario 3 : the Most Timeless Video Game EverEven with the sharp graphics and responsive game play available to modern gamers, there will never be another game to compare with Super Mario Brothers 3 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). -
Platelet Donation Gone WrongIn 2005, I attempted to become a regular platelet donor with the Red Cross. Soon, I learned that a tiny percentage of the population can not do so. This is a personal account of my horrible reaction to anticoagulant during an apheresis procedure. -
Seeing Fetal Movement from the OutsideI am 23 weeks pregnant with my first child, a little girl. While I have been feeling her kicks since Week 17, today, my husband and I got to experience a brand new pregnant parent milestone together! -
Meet All of Your Organic Food Needs at Three Triangle Area GroceriesShopping for natural and organic foods in the North Carolina Triangle Area is easy since the green movement has gained so much momentum. For me, all of my grocery shopping needs are met by three stores: Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Harris Teeter. -
6 Bible Verses to Get You Through Depression & AnxietyI am certain that particular Bible verses helped me conquer my mental health crises. Perhaps you are going through a time of trial and suffering. It is my hope that you find some truth in the words below to inspire you during your own struggles. -
Recycling & Waste Disposal in Durham, NCIn Durham, North Carolina, one does not have to be an avid recycler to keep unnecessary waste out of the landfill. The city and county have simple systems in place for recycling and proper waste disposal. -
What to Record in Your Daily Pregnancy JournalA daily pregnancy journal can help you to keep track of basic information about your body, mind and well-being which can help you as well as your doctor or midwife. -
Abbie Dorn's Human & Maternal RightsBy now you have probably encountered media coverage of Abbie Dorn's story. While the details of the situation may be complicated, there is a very simple underlying question within this case. Does a person with severe disabilities have basic human rights? -
20 Continuing Education Quotes for Graduation 2011The 2011 graduation season is upon us! Whether the graduate or teacher in your life is headed for a new grade, a new year, a new college, a new job or a new life, it is important to emphasize that education is more than the ceremony and a piece of paper. -
Classic Book Gifts for the Pre-K GraduateSpring 2011 is here and your child is finishing up his or her preschool program; kindergarten is right around the corner. For a young child experiencing a transition like graduation, some new books are an ideal gift idea. -
5 Ideas for Basic Skills to Practice at Home with Your PreschoolerForget the workbooks, coloring books and hours of time in front of glowing screens! Here are 5 ideas for basic skills and activities you can practice at home with your child. These can be incorporated into the ways you already talk and play together. -
5 Educational Outdoor Activities for Pre-K & Kindergartners on Spring BreakSpring Break is coming and your preschooler or kindergartner will be home for a week. With rising gas prices, long road trips might not be in your holiday plans. Rather than stick your kid in front of a screen or workbook, try these outdoor activities! -
Pre-K Students' Reactions to the Earthquake in HaitiThe day after the tragedy in Haiti occurred, our Pre-K class discussed what happened. This is the response of 4- and 5-year olds, including some of their ideas and artwork, to the earthquake in Haiti. -
Loving Haiti, Part 1The budding relationship I had been developing with a group in Haiti was jolted by the violent earthquake that destroyed a city and put a whole country at risk of demise. How can one person help? How can one person connect?
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The Dilemma of Gift-GivingSo much consumerism can overwhelm a person... but gift-giving is such an integral part of many cultures. How can we reconcile the desire to share with others with the tendency to accumulate clutter?
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Why I Skipped My High School ReunionSome people look forward to them for years, some dread them... but whatever the emotions associated with high school reunions may be, they are usually strong. I decided against going to my 10 year reunion for very personal reasons, and here is why:
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My Version of GreenLiving "green" is an ideal that many people are trying to live up to... but how realistic is it for the average person? Sometimes we have to decide what we will and won't give up, and where we need to compromise.
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Meeting Kenzie-Pop in HondurasIt is not every day that a person goes into retirement and works just as much, if not more, every day of the week... and does it joyfully. I have the honor of knowing and being friends with one such person and his name is Kenzie-Pop. -
GI Joe's Milk MustacheAdvertising has become pervasive in our public schools. Students are bombarded with images and messages throughout their entire day. Where should the line be drawn?
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Being PC is Not "Lame"An opinion piece on the power of words and the value of considering word choices carefully.
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The Turkey's DayWhat kind of Thanksgiving does a turkey hope for? A response, in haiku.
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Easy, Inexpensive Ways to Build Early Literacy at HomeLiteracy involves the following skills: reading, writing and word knowledge. For school success, your child needs to have abilities in these areas. Families can work on these at home and in the community for little to no money at all!
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Getting Away from CancúnThere is much more to the Yucatán peninsula than Cancún. Here are some suggestions for activities and destinations on the Yucatán peninsula. I have listed locations that I have visited and activities that I have done and would do again. -
Educating to Liberate or DominateThis essay is a reflection on a quote by Freire about the power of education to liberate or dominate people, considering the role of teachers as a facilitators of learning, and looking at the importance of the classroom environment.
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10 Things You Don't Know About Tarantula OwnersTarantulas are misunderstood creatures, but perhaps tarantula keepers are even more misunderstood. We are not scary counter-culture, rebellious, attention-seeking anarchists... at least most of us aren't! Here's are 10 things you don't know about us:
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Body Donation: Life After DeathThis article is a reflection on body donation after reading the book Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach. It is not a book review, but rather a way to apply what I learned while reading the book to my own life.
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Work of Art in ProgressThis opinion piece is a reflection on a quote by Thomas Crum about living as if each day were a work of art in progress, how busyness can get in the way of this end, and on how to look at our lives and see where changes can be made.
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100 Healthy Snack IdeasExtreme hunger can strike at any time! Here are 100 of the best and healthiest snacks for those emergency situations at school, work or while you're on-the-go. Tips on healthy snacking are also included below.