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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 …

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 …

I am always on the hunt for strong role models for my children because goodness knows there are enough people out there in the …

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 …

My kids seem to have a stronger understanding of Greek mythology thanks to their devouring of the Percy Jackson series. And thanks to …

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 …

Friends, did you know that magazines truly count as worthwhile reading material and that they’ve come a long way in the past few …

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: …

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 …

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 …

This post was originally published on March 1, 2013 but we’re republishing because it’s that important. It’s Read …

originally published November 8, 2010 Maddy has been so proud of her spelling and word-learning progress over the last few weeks …

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 …

I admit that I am the absolute worst with emails. The worst. But I’m trying to be better. I’ve got thousands of …

Magic is one of those things that totally intrigues kids. They want to know how the tricks work, they want to know why …

I’ve always tried to make a big deal about certain text features when we see them in fiction that we’re …

These days, with school in full swing and cool ‘big guy’ neighbors across the street and a travel soccer team to …

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, …

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 …

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 …