Making Good Choices at School

Hi, friends. Let's play Good Choice, Poor Choice! Get your thumbs ready! Author Hillary Podritz is an early childhood educator who plays Good Choice, Poor Choice with her students and her own children. The game was inspired by Podritz's desire to remove the concept and labeling of "naughty" or "bad" when speaking to children about their decisions. By placing the power of choice in each child, they are empowered when they make a good one and neither defeated nor shamed when they make a poor one—there's always another opportunity to make a good choice!   Hillary Podritz has been an early childhood educator for eighteen years and is a mother of four. She wrote Making Good Choices at School to help parents and teachers positively prepare children for school. Heather Tubwon is an accomplished illustrator, product designer, and graphic designer. Her distinctive work has been featured on children's toys, books, and apparel. In addition, Heather is the creator and owner of Frau Meow, her alter ego that celebrates her fun and colorful style, bringing to life products such as stationery, art prints, plushies, and accessories. Heather earned her bachelor of fine arts degree from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She lives with her partner and two cats in Madison, Wisconsin, and enjoys knitting, spinning yarn, listening to music, and drinking tea.