What’s a school author visit via Skype like? I just experienced two successful ones so I thought I’d share my experience in the hopes that you will be able to get authors to your kids’ school too! Skype is really very easy and kids are surprisingly unperturbed when there are minor technical issues which can…
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My Son’s First Fencing Lesson
My son and his third grade buddies have been taking tennis lessons since school started. Now that it’s too cold to play outdoors, they decided to switch to fencing. There is something about little boys and swordplay — my son has been wielding a stick as a sword since he was old enough to toddle….
Get Kids Reading Strategies: 12 Surefire Ways
I searched five years of digital photographs looking for photos of my kids reading and I only came up with the handful here. Why? It’s not easy getting kids to read, especially to love reading enough that they choose it over more exciting things like screens, playdates, or sports! I started my blog after my…
Caldecott, Newbery and Printz 2014 Contenders
I thought I’d update my post on predicting the Caldecott, Newbery, and Printz possible 2014 winners now that the year is almost to a close. What are your favorites? Care to make a prediction for the Caldecott, Newbery, or Printz? It doesn’t matter if it wins or not! Possible Caldecott 2014 Winners Journey by Aaron…
Parenting: Natural Consequences for Kids
My thanks to Faigie Kobre for returning with a much anticipated post on natural consequences for kids! —————- A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post for PragmaticMom on self esteem for children. I discussed four points that are crucial to helping your children develop good self esteem. One of the four points was consistent discipline….
18 Undocumented Immigrants in Children’s Literature
Please welcome my guest blogger, Natalie Dias Lorenzi. Natalie Dias Lorenzi is a librarian in Fairfax County, Virginia. Her debut middle grade novel, Flying the Dragon, was published last year by Charlesbridge. Follow her on Twitter (@NatalieLorenzi) or visit her website at www.nataliediaslorenzi.com. As a school librarian, I often see kids get excited when they connect with characters and…
10 Great Graphic Novels for 3rd Grade
Take a look at these top selections of graphic novels for 3rd grade boys! These books even have a historical twist sure to delight your child. Julie Kirkwood, Creekside Learning • 5 hours ago Mia, I wish I could pin a whole board in one pin! My son loves graphic novels and I am always looking…