The Blossom Kite Festival is an annual event that is traditionally a part of the festivities at the National Cherry Blossom Festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The Cherry Blossom Kite Festival in Washington, DC, includes the rokkaku kite battle mentioned in Flying the Dragon, modern kite-making, and the children’s best handmade kite contest. For anyone…
Category: Literacy
Getting kids to love reading including reluctant readers as well as competent readers who just don’t like to read.
Our School’s March Madness Reading Competition
School-Wide Reading Competition: March Madness I blogged a lot about our elementary school’s March Madness reading competition and have tried to answer emails about the rules of engagement. The rules have changed over the last 8 years since we’ve first started. Also, my recollection is hazy at best. All I know is that my kids…
Connecting Reading with Writing in Kindergarten
Did you know there is an invented spelling writing connection towards the road to independent reading during early childhood including Kindergarten?
40 Best Bedtime Books to Read Aloud
Best bedtime board books and picture books from Susan Marx whose lovely poem names great read aloud books for kids.
Alien Vocabulary App for Kids
Alien vocabulary iPad app for kids, Abductionary.
A Perfect Home Library?
Home library and office ideas for cozy reading spaces, book storage, secret entrances and more. Ideas to inspire reading day and night!
Chinese New Year Crafts and Games for Kids
Celebrate Chinese New Year with an arts and crafts party for kids. Ideas include Chinese language games and crafts for kids.