top 10 ways to talk to kids about books Sometimes it’s all we can do to just read with our kids. And honestly? That counts. Big time. So we should be happy if we’re reading …Read moretop 10 ways to talk to kids about books
give words as a gift: word conscious kids use wordle It’s that time of year again, when the fliers start coming around collecting money for teacher gifts. And collecting for teachers’ …Read moregive words as a gift: word conscious kids use wordle
summer learning eBook: 30+ free, fun learning ideas for summer We’re thrilled to share that our third annual summertime learning eBook has hit the presses today! The fab parents and teachers of the we …Read moresummer learning eBook: 30+ free, fun learning ideas for summer
how to get your kids started with texting: texting 101 Texting is big. For tweens, it’s really big. It’s like the coolest thing ever. And everyone is doing it (or so they …Read morehow to get your kids started with texting: texting 101
3 all-time best games to play with sight words What games do you play with sight words? Sight words are words that we all need to be able to read quickly and automatically in order to be strong …Read more3 all-time best games to play with sight words
reading tips and more: scholastic raise a reader blog It’s been an incredibly exciting 2013 so far, with all of the awesome going on over at we teach and the sweet redesign over here at teach …Read morereading tips and more: scholastic raise a reader blog
learn about safe online browsing (and win an iPad mini) I’m so excited to have been invited to be a panelist for a Twitter event this week that brings together digital and families and kids and online …Read morelearn about safe online browsing (and win an iPad mini)
learn through play eBook bundle: spring & summer fun learning *Though the Learn Through Play eBook Bundle special is over, you may still purchase these eBooks at any time! Just click through to the ones you are …Read morelearn through play eBook bundle: spring & summer fun learning
april fool’s family fun: 3 no-fail ways to get kids laughing I’ve always found April Fools’ time a great excuse to sneak in a few extra laughs, some silliness, some second-glances, and some smiles. …Read moreapril fool’s family fun: 3 no-fail ways to get kids laughing
our digital kids: teaching, supporting, and parenting 21st century learners It’s no secret that we’re raising children in a totally different world than the one we knew as kids. Gone are the days of letting kids run as free …Read moreour digital kids: teaching, supporting, and parenting 21st century learners
raising girls who rock the world: books, motivation, and more Raising kids–kids who are strong and confident and smart and happy and kind–is a job that I take very seriously. But I especially think …Read moreraising girls who rock the world: books, motivation, and more
our fave programming for 6-9 year olds We are big into managing our kids’ screen time over here, and that’s no secret. Though we truly value all they can learn with the help …Read moreour fave programming for 6-9 year olds
susan neibur: we celebrate you Susan, My dear friend. We miss you. And we celebrate you, my friend. Every day. Though we miss your sweet face. We celebrate your amazing, …Read moresusan neibur: we celebrate you
practice reading, speaking, and thinking: an app for connecting I’ve spent most of my adult life on a quest for a magical something that will help bridge the distance between my home here in Maryland and my …Read morepractice reading, speaking, and thinking: an app for connecting
5 parenting tricks for the busy holiday season I know I need all the parenting tricks I can carry any day of the week, let alone during the busy holiday season. Though I’m not proud to …Read more5 parenting tricks for the busy holiday season
notes for mom (or dad) — because we ALL need them Ever have one of those days when you need a serious pat on the back? A hug? A gold star? Ever wish that at the end of the day that you’d get a …Read morenotes for mom (or dad) — because we ALL need them
results of our family’s 3-week oral care challenge Okay, so the results are in for our family’s 3-week oral care challenge. And our findings are both good–and bad. I have to say that …Read moreresults of our family’s 3-week oral care challenge
let’s talk about learning disabilities– with the experts at NCLD Everyone I know is touched somehow, in some way, by learning disabilities. Whether it’s a child, sibling, spouse, or parent, in my life, …Read morelet’s talk about learning disabilities– with the experts at NCLD
keeping families safe while driving: safely go Though our number one priority as parents is to keep our kids safe–all of the time–it boggles my mind the number of people I see looking …Read morekeeping families safe while driving: safely go
morning and evening reminders for kids: easy reader style Every day is a little bit different in our house—and everyone’s house. But deep down, we all thrive on consistency, on patterns, on …Read moremorning and evening reminders for kids: easy reader style