Step back in time with me. It's 1995 and three days before the new school year is going to start. I land my first teaching job in an inner-city school as a third-grade teacher. It just so happens to View Post
The Write Start
I love to stumble (a Pinterest find) across a new book that is full of "aha moments" for me. The Write Start (A Guide to Nurturing Writing at Every Stage) by Jennifer Hallissy is my newest discovery View Post
Ready for Kindergarten!
Do you have a preschooler in your life? If so then, Ready for Kindergarten! by Deborah J. Stewart, MEd will be a book that will help parents, caregivers and teachers prepare children for kindergarten View Post
Literacy Guest Spotlight Q & A: Sandra Halajian
Our Literacy Guest Spotlight Q & A continues this month. If you are joining us for the first time, WELCOME! Each month we travel around the world interviewing people who are passionate about View Post
Book Love
I love to read! Big surprise, right? Children's books top my list, but following a close second are books about literacy development. I'm a bit addicted to buying and reading books that will help View Post
How Children Succeed
From time to time, I highlight an adult book that can help us nurture our children. Today's feature isn't specifically related to literacy, but it definitely strengthens literacy development and so View Post
Raising a Reader
From time to time, I highlight an adult book that is related to nurturing young readers. In February, I showcased 15 Minutes Outside and a variety of outdoor literacy activities. Today, I'm excited View Post