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12 Months of Reading Challenges for Kids

January 1, 2021 • Leave a Comment

When used the right way, reading challenges can be fun and encourage reading.  For each month of the year, we have a reading challenge that will encourage children and their families to read wonderful View Post

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Kids’ Songs That Build Literacy Skills

October 26, 2020 • 22 Comments

Do your kids love to listen to music while playing and working? Are you growing a little weary of the same music selection you are listening to over and over?  I've created a new playlist for you View Post

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BEST PODCASTS FOR CHILDREN

Great Podcasts About Children’s Books and Literacy

April 29, 2020 • 3 Comments

I listened to my first podcast almost 5 years ago and instantly became hooked.  Some days I even think that I'll start my own podcast! If you do a little digging you can find some great children's View Post

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Amazing People Coming Together to Provide Online Literacy Resources

March 15, 2020 • 4 Comments

Most of us find ourselves at home right now.  Perhaps you are a teacher or librarian and your place of work has been closed and you now have to share learning ideas electronically. Or, maybe you are View Post

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Book Themed Gifts from the Littles to the Big Kids

November 30, 2019 • Leave a Comment

I'm not going to lie.  My absolute favorite gifts to give for any occasion revolve around books. Yep, book themed gifts are the grooviest thing ever. Whether you need a bookish gift for a newborn View Post

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The BEST Librarian and Teacher Present Ideas

November 29, 2019 • Leave a Comment

When it comes time to pick a gift for a favorite teacher or librarian, we often resort to a candle or a coffee mug.  But, I challenge you to get a little more creative and try one of these fun gifts View Post

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Christmas Gifts for Students that Build Literacy Skills and Don’t Break the Bank

November 28, 2019 • Leave a Comment

Every year that I was in the classroom, I always gave my students a gift to take home for the holidays.  As teachers, we spend a lot of our own money on our classrooms, so when it came to Christmas View Post

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