by Pat McCaw | May 25, 2021 | Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
I was recently informed that some parents want diverse books removed from our North Scott classrooms – I’m shocked and appalled. I want to speak for the many kids out there who need these books: We Need Diverse Books We need diverse books. Period. Being a child or...
by Pat McCaw | Apr 20, 2021 | Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
Lately I’ve been replaying this song over and over again on my phone, radio, Alexa, or anywhere I listen. It’s called Don’t Give Up on Me by Andy Grammar. It’s the theme song from the movie Five Feet Apart. Every time I hear it, I crank the...
by Pat McCaw | Mar 31, 2021 | book review, Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
It’s a Pat’s Chat first! I am thrilled to be joined via the virtual world by author, Maria Andreu. Her recent Young Adult novel, LOVE IN ENGLISH, is a beautiful story that explores language and love. This might be a long post…but how can you hurry through such...
by Pat McCaw | Feb 5, 2021 | Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
I thought I’d try something different! I posted a video of me rambling on and on- how exciting is that! A video blog is a VLOG and this is my first. Hope you are all well and excited for 2021. With optimism, hope, and a little hard work we can enjoy a...
by Pat McCaw | Jan 21, 2021 | Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
It’s been a year. As of yesterday, over 2 million people have died from Covid-19. That is more people than the entire state of Nebraska or the state of New Mexico. Gone. When faced with sadness, loneliness, sickness, and death, we search for something...
by Pat McCaw | Jul 30, 2020 | Back to school, parenting, Pat's Chat, picture books, safety
Why can’t I share my Cheetos with Sam? Why can’t I have a slumber party? Why do I have to wear this mask? As parents, we’re already a hot mess (speaking for myself) with uncertainties, questions, and trying to do all we can to keep our family...
