A favorite phrase of mine is that you can take the teacher out of the classroom, but you can't take the classroom out of the teacher. I really believe that sentiment, because after thirty years in the classroom: I still enjoy helping my three grandchildren, ages 8, 6 and 4, in their learning journey.

While I began as a middle and high school social studies teacher, I extended my education by becoming certified in elementary education. No matter what I taught, no matter the age group--it w...