6 Steps to Foster a Love of Literature
“Children learn from adults. If you don’t read for fun, why would your kids?” Robert Munsch. Instilling a love of literature is one of my favorite parts of parenting and teaching. The world offers us...
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As I wind my way down the list of “10 Desirable Traits to Foster in Young Children,” I frequently get requests for resources and ideas. As a result, this week’s blog is just that – a list of...
View ArticleSummertime, and the Livin’ is Easy. Reading Can Be, Too!
One of the most restorative acts I engage in over the summer is reading. Pleasure reading. The pace of school make it difficult for me to make the time to really enjoy a good read on a regular basis...
View ArticleDigital Versus Print: Encouraging Literacy is a Balance
Regular followers know how I feel about reading. It’s essential. It’s one of the 10 Desirable Traits. There are more articles on this topic that can be counted. I’ve written on reading literacy...
View ArticleErnestine Buckmeister Teaches Us A Lesson
Last week I wrote Patience, Grasshopper with 6 tips for settling into the new school year. As I revised it, it occurred to me that I left off some pretty basic ways families can slow down and live...
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