Want to make a book nook that will get your kids excited to read? In my previous post, I told you how I use my persuasive sales-tactics to get my kids reading, one of which was making a cozy place for them to read. Thanks to Pottery Barn Kids, my good friend, Lori and I [...]
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“Mom, I don’t have anything to do. I’m bored,” whines my child. Again. (As if anything I’m going to tell her do, she’ll do, ’cause we all know that ain’t happening.) Generally, I tell her the same thing every time she whines: “Read a book. Books beat boredom.” (Yes, I stole it from a Mo [...]
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Avoid the dreaded summer slide with this great addition and subtraction math facts game for kids ages six and above, Tri-FACTa. Fact Families Game: Tri-FACTa Players get six number cards. The goal is to play 2 or 3 cards to make a fact family, Players place the cards in the triangle spots on top of [...]
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If your kids are beginning readers, ages kindergarten to second grade, you’ll want to buy or borrow enticing books that will keep your kids reading over the summer. Here are lots to choose from. When you choose, remember to consider your child’s interest and reading level. Reading Level: Early Readers (Not Ready for Chapter Books [...]
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Remember when you thought parenting would be so fun and easy? Yeah. Me, too. Ha. Aaah, the confidence we had in those pre-kid days! Parenting is much harder than I could have ever imagined. That’s why I can always use a good book to help me become a better parent to my unique and special [...]
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Do you have a child with attention issues? I’ve wondered for years if my oldest daughter had attention issues. She almost always had a difficult time focusing but sometimes could focus intently for hours. I thought I would wait and see how she did in school before investigating any farther. But, recently she’s been having [...]
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Children’s poetry is one of my favorite ways to hook writers. After all, there are no sentences in sight. No paragraphs, not even capital letters sometimes. Read poetry for enjoyment and experience with the form. Also, read poetry to learn how to write poetry. BUT, reading poetry can be good and bad for young writers. [...]
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“Back when I went to teaching school, we had an entire semester on handwriting,” my new colleague grimaced as she looked at my messy handwriting left on the chalkboard after my first day of teaching. I never did improve my handwriting, nor did I have any idea how to teach it. Schools have too much [...]
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A few months ago, I got to teach writing workshop in second grade. I taught them how to make an easy handmade book that they could replicate at home. All one needs is paper, a paperclip, and a rubber band. We made word collection books. The kids used them in reading, where they copied down [...]
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When my kids started The Leader in Me curriculum based on the 7 Habits by Stephen Covey, the positive changes I saw astonished me. First of all, I noticed a shift in their language. “Begin with the end in mind” and “think win-win” came up a lot. Habit 1 Be Proactive® I asked you to join me [...]
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Something big is happening in my life. I’m transforming. I’m am fully embracing my leadership in all areas of my life – as a parent, with you here, and as a teacher. You see, I didn’t before. Not really. I always held back. Choosing Myself After years of therapy, introspection, and mucking around the gunk, [...]
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