

SUMMER SHORT READINGS - POETRY
Summer is a busy time with lots of physical activity, such as riding bikes, playing and swimming but it is so important to remember to...


National Poetry Month-Can You Haiku? I Can
Imagine my surprise when I found out April is designated National Poetry Month. I was surprised because I had already planned to blog...


Who was Dr. Seuss?
I blogged last time about March being the National Read Aloud Month with a challenge to Parents to read 15 minutes a day. I hope that is...


March - National Read Aloud Month -Dr. Seuss Birthday
March 2 was Dr. Seuss's Birthday and the month of March is National Read Aloud Month. What an excellent month to really emphasize...


FIRST READ-ALOUD OF THE FALL
It is getting dark earlier now and the morning starts with a definite chill in the air. I see the big yellow buses rolling along the...


FAMILY READING/DISCUSSION
It was raining when I sarted this blog, a little bit cold outside and the sky was gray without any sunshine showing through. Fall...


Tribute to Anna Dewdney
I would like to pay tribute to Anna Dewdney the author and illustrator of the Llama Lama Books. She died at the age of 50 on September...


School year 2016/2017 has arrived
Where did the summer go. So many plans and not all of them reached. I sincerely hope you found the time to read with your children and...


LOCOMOTIVE: HISTORY, CREWS, FAMILY TRAVEL
Locomotive written by Brian Floca is a fantastic book about locomotives. This book was published in 2013. It is a Caldecott Medal...


THE IMPORTANCE OF SUMMER READING WITH YOUR CHILDREN
It is important to read with your children consistently through the summer so they will not regress in their reading proficiency. ...






























