books that are good for kids 8-12 years old, by owen mascott Today I am thrilled to introduce my first regular contributor. It’s been a long time coming now, I know. With me blogging for over eight …Read morebooks that are good for kids 8-12 years old, by owen mascott
raising readers– guilt-free! on the ‘edit your life’ show You guys. I have only just gotten into podcasts, so believe me when I say I’m a bit behind the times here. I really am. I know that so many of …Read moreraising readers– guilt-free! on the ‘edit your life’ show
background and resources: he named me malala I am always on the hunt for strong role models for my children because goodness knows there are enough people out there in the …Read morebackground and resources: he named me malala
Raising a Rock-Star Reader: sneak peek and pre-order! I cannot even BELIEVE that today is here, friends, but it is. I have co-written a book–a lifelong dream of mine–and to say …Read moreRaising a Rock-Star Reader: sneak peek and pre-order!
Norse Mythology 101: prep and background for reading Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan My kids seem to have a stronger understanding of Greek mythology thanks to their devouring of the Percy Jackson series. And thanks to …Read moreNorse Mythology 101: prep and background for reading Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan
craft and wear: 2 new, must-have craft kits for kids I’m so excited to have had the opportunity to work with Klutz this year through my writing with Scholastic, and now? Now I am thrilled, over the …Read morecraft and wear: 2 new, must-have craft kits for kids
top 10 NEW magazines for kids and family Friends, did you know that magazines truly count as worthwhile reading material and that they’ve come a long way in the past few …Read moretop 10 NEW magazines for kids and family
10 cool ways to read the Percy Jackson series Friends! I’m always so thrilled to share with you fun literacy-related events and celebrations, and this summer, we’ve got a big one: …Read more10 cool ways to read the Percy Jackson series
summer reading goals & reading logs: quick and easy Woooo-hooooooo! Summer is here! Summer has arrived! Let the party begin!! Charge the iPads! Rev up the 3DS! Make sure there’s some juice …Read moresummer reading goals & reading logs: quick and easy
3 reading posts you don’t want to miss Friends! Have you even checked out the ole teachmama site lately? We are all fancied up! Big changes for us–after more than 6 years! Go see …Read more3 reading posts you don’t want to miss
read across america day EVERY day of the year This post was originally published on March 1, 2013 but we’re republishing because it’s that important. It’s Read …Read moreread across america day EVERY day of the year
trace, copy, recall–learn those spelling words! originally published November 8, 2010 Maddy has been so proud of her spelling and word-learning progress over the last few weeks …Read moretrace, copy, recall–learn those spelling words!
a must-read for raising confident kids: ‘God Made Light’ As parents, one of the things that we want most for our kids is that they grow to be happy, healthy, and confident adults. And …Read morea must-read for raising confident kids: ‘God Made Light’
what to do when your kid just doesn’t ‘get it’ I admit that I am the absolute worst with emails. The worst. But I’m trying to be better. I’ve got thousands of …Read morewhat to do when your kid just doesn’t ‘get it’
read magic tricks: cool, fun focused reading Magic is one of those things that totally intrigues kids. They want to know how the tricks work, they want to know why …Read moreread magic tricks: cool, fun focused reading
understanding italics in fiction: text features and meaning I’ve always tried to make a big deal about certain text features when we see them in fiction that we’re …Read moreunderstanding italics in fiction: text features and meaning
get kids to read: Kindle eBooks for reluctant readers These days, with school in full swing and cool ‘big guy’ neighbors across the street and a travel soccer team to …Read moreget kids to read: Kindle eBooks for reluctant readers
recipe reading for kids: fun learning in the kitchen with monster sandwiches Ever since my kids were tiny, I’ve let them play around in the kitchen. It hasn’t always been pretty, but it’s been fun. And now, …Read morerecipe reading for kids: fun learning in the kitchen with monster sandwiches
nighttime reading with elementary schoolers: make it a date We’re back in business. School’s in session, and we’re all slowly but surely trying our best to adjust to our new fall …Read morenighttime reading with elementary schoolers: make it a date
learn with seashells: letters and sight words Huge thanks to an extraordinary educator and parent, Kim Vij, for guest posting for us for this final Rockstar Sunday of the summer. Kim is a great …Read morelearn with seashells: letters and sight words