Great Read Alouds: The Hobbit
My youngest child turns six soon. In fact, I just dropped him off for his first day of kindergarten. He was ready, I was ready, but when he leaned over, squee...
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Choosing Reading Titles for Elementary School Students
This week I’m happy to welcome my guest Mary Bauer from The Artistry of Education. Although I’m not currently teaching, I enjoy following MaryR...
Another Great Word Game: Scribblish!
Lake Pleasant When this post is published, I will be relaxing in the Adirondacks, sitting beside the waters of Lake Pleasant, reading a book (of course!). Every...
Mo Willems: My Favorite Picture Book Author
Picture books. We can all name favorites, but have you found the ones with the very incorrigible pigeon begging to stay up late? Or the idealistic pig and her...
Book Gift Ideas for the Holidays
Any word nerd worthy of her name will want to give or receive books this holiday season. And I’m proud to say that my kids follow my example, as books, or requ...