BOGO books kids love: less than $10 each!
It is absolutely time to start stocking up on books that kids love because right now you can score a ton of kid-faves over on Zulily for less than $10 …
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support for struggling readers: audiobooks
When seeking support for struggling readers, audiobooks are one of the first places families should look.
Guess what, friend? Listening to audiobooks …
coolest gift for moms & teachers? MASTERCLASS
Let's face it: every year, we stress about what to do for the women we love most in the world--our moms and grandmas.
Or the women who act as our …
The Trials of Apollo series: free bookmarks for superfans + a giveaway
This post is sponsored by Disney Book Group.
Summer looks different for everyone this year.
Pools are closed, vacations are cancelled, and …
backyard adventure begins with “The Never Starting Tales”
Backyard adventure begins with "The Never Starting Tales".
Really, it does!
"The Never Starting Tales" may sound unusual, but these tales are …
5 books for the middle school gamers in your life
I've found five books for the middle school gamers in your life.
Have a middle schooler (or high schooler) who just can't seem to tear himself (or …
raise a reader gift idea
This is the must-have gift for anyone who wants to raise a reader.
THE gift for new parents who want to raise a reader.
THE gift for …
Ward’s Science: grants, lessons, products and more
This week, Owen and I had an absolute blast taking a look at some of the fab science kits that were sent to us from our friends at Ward's Science. …
5 ideas for helping parents read with their kids: podcast
We all know that reading is super important, but how do we read with our kids when it seems like everyone is busy, busy, busy?
I sat down with …
from a Nation at Risk to a Nation at Hope: #NationAtHope
For the last two years, I've been a member of the Aspen Institute's Parent Panel for the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic …
top 5 must-read books for kids: babies through teens
Over the years, many readers and friends have asked me the about the must-read books for kids.
Every few weeks, I get asked the million dollar …
where to find inexpensive books for your kids
I'm so thankful that my mom is always looking for inexpensive books for my kids.
From the time my kids were born, she's been on the hunt for great, …
unplug to play and learn: 4 quick and easy ideas
Guess what? It's time to have our kids unplug. Yep. Right now. Right this very minute.
Turn off the television, the tablet, the phone, the laptop, …
5 ways to get your kids psyched for summer reading
Believe it—summer is around the corner. Woo-hoo!
Around the corner! As in like just a few weeks away! It’s May! Pools open in May. Weather warms …
books about kindness — must-have’s for older and younger readers
How can you start to spread a little kindness now? At your home? With your kids? In your community?
I've got a few great books about kindness for …
sight word bingo: color and learn sight words
Playing Sight Word Bingo with my first graders means that these kids are getting more and more practice learning these important words!
Like I've …
Wonder the movie discussion guide for families #wonderthemovie
We had the amazing opportunity to catch a screening of Wonder the movie last week, and it totally lived up to all of our expectations.
Maddy, Owen, …
rick riordan: 5 fun facts about the author we love
We have long been fans of Rick Riordan, ever since we fell hard for Percy Jackson way back when.
So when my friends from Disney books asked if we …
join the #readchallenge and celebrate reading all month long
March is the time to really celebrate reading, my friends!
Especially this year, now that I'm back in the classroom, I have been eating, sleeping, …
to correct or not to correct when kids make reading mistakes
Okay, friends.
To correct or not to correct your child's reading: that is the question.
So many people have asked me about this, so I made it …