5 books to ‘hook’ your reluctant reader I have been on a crazy roll lately, playing with video and new platforms and all that fun stuff. But you know that my true love lies right …Read more5 books to ‘hook’ your reluctant reader
hear poems read by poets: 4 free, fab resources I’ve been chatting up poetry all month long, since April is National Poetry Month. I’ve hit you with a few ways to make poetry rock for …Read morehear poems read by poets: 4 free, fab resources
must-have books about puberty, sex, and everything important for girls and boys please note: This post is a bit more content-sensitive than others, and all links are affiliate links, which means that you can go right to Amazon to …Read moremust-have books about puberty, sex, and everything important for girls and boys
cool, interactive tool for teaching kids financial literacy Oh, friends. How I wish I were better about teaching my kids to budget, to stay on top of finances, and to save money. It’s not my …Read morecool, interactive tool for teaching kids financial literacy
what is musical.ly and should I let my kid have an account? You guys. My kids have become obsessed — O.B.S.E.S.S.E.D — with musical.ly. And up until recently, only Maddy had an …Read morewhat is musical.ly and should I let my kid have an account?
reading tip 8: learn about authors Learning about authors gives kids a chance to make even deeper connections with books. It’s one thing to read about characters and conflict …Read morereading tip 8: learn about authors
why I was invited to the white house (and how you can go, too!) That’s right. I really did go to the White House two weeks ago, and I still can’t believe it. In fact, I think it’s taken me a …Read morewhy I was invited to the white house (and how you can go, too!)
reading tip 6: laugh! #raiseareader I’m all about daily reading tips this month–tips for parents and caregivers about how they can raise kids who love …Read morereading tip 6: laugh! #raiseareader
why book walks rock for big-kid read-alouds It is so hard to find time to sit down and read with your kids every, single night. Especially as they get older. When kids get older, sports …Read morewhy book walks rock for big-kid read-alouds
reading tip 4: read to BIG kids #raiseareader Did you know that the majority of kids ages 6-11 years old who participated in the Scholastic Kids and Family Reading Report said that their parents …Read morereading tip 4: read to BIG kids #raiseareader
how to support your child through difficult texts Okay, so you’re all into reading aloud with your kids, right? You’ve got a great bunch of books to read, but your child insists on reading one …Read morehow to support your child through difficult texts
reading tip 3: 2 resources you need | teachmama.com #RaiseAReader Many of you know that I’m all about reading tips this month–sharing quick and easy tips that every parent can use no matter …Read morereading tip 3: 2 resources you need | teachmama.com #RaiseAReader
reading aloud with older kids: what parents need to know Over the years, I’ve talked a lot about reading, but recently, as I looked back, I realized I haven’t shared too much about reading …Read morereading aloud with older kids: what parents need to know
(more!) word puzzle lunchbox notes You guys. My kids love these new! word puzzle lunchbox notes. And my kids’ friends love these. And my friends’ kids love …Read more(more!) word puzzle lunchbox notes
valentine’s day books for middle grade readers Confession: Valentine’s Day is my least favorite holiday. I think it’s nerdy. I think it’s cheesy. I think it’s …Read morevalentine’s day books for middle grade readers
minute to win it class party: organized, planned, and super-fun A Minute to Win It class party? You bet. We have been all about Minute to Win it this year after we rocked out a Minute to Win It Family Game Night …Read moreminute to win it class party: organized, planned, and super-fun
melted crayon valentines These cute melted crayon Valentines have been floating around the web for years now, but this is the first time we’ve tried it. Our own take …Read moremelted crayon valentines
new book series for tweens: 5 reasons to love Disney’s Star Darlings New book series for tweens? Yes. Worth your time? Yes. Your tween–girls, especially–will really like it? You bet. It’s the …Read morenew book series for tweens: 5 reasons to love Disney’s Star Darlings
host a FUNdraiser for schools or non-profits at Chuck E. Cheese’s: 3 reasons to do it Host a fundraiser for schools or non-profits at Chuck E. Cheese’s? I mean. Fundraisers are often difficult. Laborious. So time consuming. Did …Read morehost a FUNdraiser for schools or non-profits at Chuck E. Cheese’s: 3 reasons to do it
talking about severus snape with kids: in memory of alan rickman This morning, my sister told me about the passing of Alan Rickman, the man who played (among many other roles) Severus Snape in the Harry Potter …Read moretalking about severus snape with kids: in memory of alan rickman