Comfort, Texas is located a mere 55 miles (or so) outside San Antonio, TX and it is definitely the picture of small town America. It is in what Texas calls the "Hill Country", but what I would say are more gently rolling rises.
The town is known for its antique shops and wineries. There are some really fabulous stores there and the local B & B's are quaint. The houses are very well kept and it seemed like a perfect place to be a hometown if you want to live in Texas.
Great sandstone buildings all beautifully restored
High's Café - a treat and a half
Comfort Public Library - Wi Fi
I wasn't in Comfort, TX to see the houses or shop antiques or eat at High's or visit another public library (I did these things - don't get me wrong - but that was just a wonderful bonus). I was in Comfort to attend the Dinah Zike Academy and learn how to be a trainer of trainers for Foldables. Don't know what foldable are? They are a great learning tool for students. Foldables divide data (or concepts, ideas, skills) and make them visual or graphic with a kinesthetic integration. In other words, it takes boring notes and worksheets and makes them interactive for students so they learn better!
I learned more than I have ever learned in a three day workshop. The teachers involved in this training were fantastic and I was able to gleen lots of ideas to use in my classes at UALR this fall. I am now listed as a consultant and practitioner for Foldables and I will be moving on to become a specialist and intermediate trainer. Be looking for me at the Dinah Zike booth at conventions from now on talking about using Foldables at all grade levels and all subjects!
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