Read How-To Books (to Model Procedural Writing)
It’s important to teach children sequential thinking. We can do this by reading procedural, how-to picture books as mentor texts for thinking and for writing.
It’s important to teach children sequential thinking. We can do this by reading procedural, how-to picture books as mentor texts for thinking and for writing.
Grandparents frequently email me asking for tips and advice on how to get their grandchildren reading. Because grandmas and grandpas want to see their grandkids
Here are some fun new nonfiction books for ages 4 to 8! Although, the last book on the list is for parents of kids ages
Add some nonfiction to your bookshelves with these exceptional new titles for ages 8 – 12… What Breathes Through Its Butt? Mind-Blowing Science Questions
You know me, I ALWAYS want kids to read both fiction and nonfiction. Why? Because nonfiction reading is different. It’s reading for information! Which is
Want a fun way to motivate children to read during the month of December? Download this free printable coloring Advent calendar. It’s a simple way
Books make the best gifts, am I right? To make it easier for you to find the right book for each child on your list,
Find the best middle-grade chapter books from 2020 for kids ages 8 to 12. You’ll find #ownvoices, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery, and more–there’s a book
These picture books stand out as the BEST books of 2020 that I’ve read and reviewed. (And I’ve reviewed hundreds of books this year.) If
Anyone else looking for something fun to do on Thanksgiving? Sneak in some reading and thinking with this free printable Thanksgiving Treasure Hunt. Free Printable
Are you shopping for the best STEM toys and gifts for your kids this holiday season? Here you’ll find what’s new and recommended for 2020
Kids who regularly use their imaginations to pretend play develop better social skills and vocabulary than kids that do not. Discover the best toys to encourage imaginative
Giving games and puzzles as Christmas gifts is a time-honored tradition in our family. This is why I’ve found the best new games for 2020
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Sourcebooks. All opinions are my own. My new favorite wordplay picture book is No Reading Allowed: The Worst Read
The best 2020 holiday gifts for kids keep kids engaged, learning, playing, and enjoying time at home. Find the latest gift ideas that will appeal
I’m so excited about these stocking stuffers for kids, tweens, and teens from ages 3 to 16 that I’m barely resisting buying them all. I
Discover the best arts and crafts gifts for creative kids that will provide hours of creativity and imaginative thinking! From the best of 2020 ideas
Are you looking for reading and writing gifts for kids? Sometimes all it takes for kids (and me) to want to write or read are
Star Wars fans everywhere are loving season two of The Mandalorian. I know I am! Which is why I thought I’d share an updated list
Are you shopping for the best STEM toys and gifts for your kids this holiday season? Here you’ll find what’s new and recommended for 2020
I’m excited to share with you 18 great nonfiction books. I hope you check out the book about eels, weird animal names, ninjas, and fairies,
