how to make an at-home writing center Writing centers are something that I first created for my kids years and years and years ago. Though the format has changed slightly (we no longer …Read morehow to make an at-home writing center
everything you need to make it a ‘Finding Dory’ summer It’s taken over 12 years. But it’s finally here. Finding Dory hits the theaters today, and we couldn’t be more …Read moreeverything you need to make it a ‘Finding Dory’ summer
Highlights Every Day app: THE must-have app for every 5-9 year old Friends, it’s no secret that I have long been a fan of the great folks at Highlights for Children and the wonderful work they do. But now? …Read moreHighlights Every Day app: THE must-have app for every 5-9 year old
go on an ABC hunt | reading tip 11 #raiseareader As parents, we teach out kids so many foundational skills. We teach them to sleep, to walk, to eat, and to talk. We teach them how to dress, to …Read morego on an ABC hunt | reading tip 11 #raiseareader
must-have books about puberty, sex, and everything important for girls and boys please note: This post is a bit more content-sensitive than others, and all links are affiliate links, which means that you can go right to Amazon to …Read moremust-have books about puberty, sex, and everything important for girls and boys
play with syllables so kids hear sounds in words | reading tip 10 #raiseareader One of my earliest memories of feeling confused in school was the day my teacher tried to teach us about syllables. She had us put our hands on our …Read moreplay with syllables so kids hear sounds in words | reading tip 10 #raiseareader
think aloud while reading — here’s how! reading tip 9 #raiseareader Thinking aloud sounds a little crazy, doesn’t it? Like the only people who would even think about thinking aloud might be a little …Read morethink aloud while reading — here’s how! reading tip 9 #raiseareader
reading tip 8: learn about authors Learning about authors gives kids a chance to make even deeper connections with books. It’s one thing to read about characters and conflict …Read morereading tip 8: learn about authors
reading tip 7: books & travel There are a few things I feel strongly about when it comes to reading: Books should be all over the house, not just stuck in one spot. Books …Read morereading tip 7: books & travel
reading tip 6: laugh! #raiseareader I’m all about daily reading tips this month–tips for parents and caregivers about how they can raise kids who love …Read morereading tip 6: laugh! #raiseareader
reading tip 5: names! All month long, I’ve been sharing daily reading tips for parents and caregivers. Quick, easy, inspiring tips that will hopefully make …Read morereading tip 5: names!
alphabet hunt: on the road abc fun This is one of my first ever posts, and it’s one that I have shared hundreds of times. It was originally published on January 17, 2009, but …Read morealphabet hunt: on the road abc fun
raise a reader: daily reading tips Friends– Read Across America Day is March 2nd, and this year I’m doing a little something different to ring in this …Read moreraise a reader: daily reading tips
melted crayon valentines These cute melted crayon Valentines have been floating around the web for years now, but this is the first time we’ve tried it. Our own take …Read moremelted crayon valentines
host a FUNdraiser for schools or non-profits at Chuck E. Cheese’s: 3 reasons to do it Host a fundraiser for schools or non-profits at Chuck E. Cheese’s? I mean. Fundraisers are often difficult. Laborious. So time consuming. Did …Read morehost a FUNdraiser for schools or non-profits at Chuck E. Cheese’s: 3 reasons to do it
how to set up iphone for family sharing so that the whole family stays cyber safe It’s hard to decide whether or not to give your child a mobile device. It’s hard to decide when your child may be ready to have his or …Read morehow to set up iphone for family sharing so that the whole family stays cyber safe
best gifts for preschoolers: keep those kids learning all year long! WOOT! Gift guides are my favorite. As an educator and blogger, I am always on the lookout for products that make sense for kids. And really, …Read morebest gifts for preschoolers: keep those kids learning all year long!
best gifts for toddlers: must-have presents our little ones Best gifts for kids and families, 2015. The post that takes me literally all year long to write. It’s the list of all lists, and …Read morebest gifts for toddlers: must-have presents our little ones
families who care: small acts of kindness make a really big difference Recently I shared a few ways that family members can show each other they care, and the post has been a huge, huge, huge hit. Thousands …Read morefamilies who care: small acts of kindness make a really big difference
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 …Read moreRaising a Rock-Star Reader: sneak peek and pre-order!