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 …Read moreBOGO books kids love: less than $10 each!
support for struggling readers: audiobooks Score a FREE 3-month trial of Audible! When seeking support for struggling readers, audiobooks are one of the first places families should …Read moresupport for struggling readers: 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 …Read morecoolest gift for moms & teachers? MASTERCLASS
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 …Read moreThe Trials of Apollo series: free bookmarks for superfans + a giveaway
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 …Read morebackyard adventure begins with “The Never Starting Tales”
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 …Read more5 books for the middle school gamers in your life
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 …Read moreraise a reader gift idea
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 …Read moreWard’s Science: grants, lessons, products and more
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 …Read more5 ideas for helping parents read with their kids: podcast
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 …Read morefrom a Nation at Risk to a Nation at Hope: #NationAtHope
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 …Read moretop 5 must-read books for kids: babies through teens
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 …Read morewhere to find inexpensive books for your kids
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 …Read moreunplug to play and learn: 4 quick and easy ideas
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 in …Read more5 ways to get your kids psyched for summer reading
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 …Read morebooks about kindness — must-have’s for older and younger readers
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 …Read moresight word bingo: color and learn sight words
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, …Read moreWonder the movie discussion guide for families #wonderthemovie
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 …Read morerick riordan: 5 fun facts about the author we love
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, …Read morejoin the #readchallenge and celebrate reading all month long
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 …Read moreto correct or not to correct when kids make reading mistakes