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
walmart grocery pick-up: grocery shopping made easy I’m a sucker for anything that makes my busy life easier. So when I was asked to try Walmart’s new Grocery Pick-up service, you better …Read morewalmart grocery pick-up: grocery shopping made easy
for all the tired moms out there: here’s your lifeline I realized that I was stretched too thin when I showed up for Maddy’s orthodontist appointment a week early. I realized that I was stretched too …Read morefor all the tired moms out there: here’s your lifeline
a must-see for working moms (only if you’re stretched too thin!) Oh, friends. Whether you’re working full-time, working part-time, working some of the time, being a working mom is not easy. Heck, being a mom …Read morea must-see for working moms (only if you’re stretched too thin!)
make free ICE [In Case of Emergency] cards for your kids Friends. I’ve shared that this month is National Preparedness Month. Have you checked it out? Have you created your Emergency Prep Kit? Your …Read moremake free ICE [In Case of Emergency] cards for your kids
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
how to play James Bond: fun card game for familes, by cora mascott This summer has been all about card games over here. We’ve been doing a lot of card game playing, and I remember doing the same when I was …Read morehow to play James Bond: fun card game for familes, by cora mascott
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 use …Read morehow to make an at-home writing center
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 tie …Read morego on an ABC hunt | reading tip 11 #raiseareader
5 books to ‘hook’ your reluctant reader I have been on a crazy roll lately, playing with video and new platforms and all that fun stuff. But you know that my true love lies right …Read more5 books to ‘hook’ your reluctant reader
use family photos to develop oral language skills: reading tip 12 #raiseareader Friends, one of the tips that Allie McDonald and I share when speaking or presenting that usually yields the most nods of approval is what I’m …Read moreuse family photos to develop oral language skills: reading tip 12 #raiseareader
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
healthy, quick meal prep service for busy families: Terra’s Kitchen I am always thrilled when asked to try new products or services that may make my family’s life better, easier, or healthier. So when I learned …Read morehealthy, quick meal prep service for busy families: Terra’s Kitchen
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 should …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 reading! They’re …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 everyone …Read morereading tip 5: names!
reading tip 4: read to BIG kids #raiseareader Did you know that the majority of kids ages 6-11 years old who participated in the Scholastic Kids and Family Reading Report said that their parents …Read morereading tip 4: read to BIG kids #raiseareader
reading tip 3: 2 resources you need | teachmama.com #RaiseAReader Many of you know that I’m all about reading tips this month–sharing quick and easy tips that every parent can use no matter …Read morereading tip 3: 2 resources you need | teachmama.com #RaiseAReader
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