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Last fall, I joined a free memoir class. I didn’t really want to write a memoir, but I did want to meet people and try
How to Tell a (Good) Story to Kids written by Rebecca Sheir, author and host of the Circle Round books and podcast “Tell me a story!”
guest post by Alice Blumenthal McGinty, author of My Israel and Me I’ve always enjoyed exploring diverse topics in my writing. That includes anything from
Journaling With Children and Teens by Meredith Bartolo Pappas Journaling with children and teens can be rewarding for so many reasons, including building fine motor
Welcome to the Louisa June and the Nazis in the Waves Blog Tour! To celebrate the release of Louisa June and the Nazis on the Waves by
written by J.S. Puller Happy World Storytelling Day, readers! I hope you find the chance to tell a story today! Don’t think you have a
Are you looking for ways to help improve your child’s handwriting? Around age seven or eight, neurotypical children can usually read or write with fluency.
Originally published in 2011 Updated in 2022 What typing (keyboarding) computer programs and websites are recommended by librarians, teachers, parents, and students? Why do kids
written by Lisa Stringfellow, author of A Comb of Wishes Reflection is a skill that too often is not given enough attention. It can be easy
Today I invite you to join me in art journaling, sharing this creative experience with your kids to promote self-expression and communication. I began to
by Patricia Lakin, author My father loved fixing things and gifted friends with old objects he’d given a new life. My mother was a knitter
When you’re helping children learn about cause and effect, it’s helpful to provide plenty of examples. Discuss the definitions of cause and effect, find everyday
Do you want to introduce new vocabulary words to kids — and get those words to stick? Try my favorite new vocabulary book called Absurd
Kids love reading and writing riddle poems. Riddles often give wonderful sensory details and describe something a child knows about. Plus, they encourage critical thinking
If you’re a teacher, librarian, homeschooler, or interested parent, READ THIS BOOK NEXT–> 5 Kinds of Nonfiction: Enriching Reading and Writing Instruction with Children’s Books by
written by Marcy Campbell I remember sitting in a critique group many years ago with a new, short story writer. She had come to the
written by Jan Carey I love using picture books in integrated and thematic ways in the classroom, no matter what grade I am teaching. Great
Written by D.J. Steinberg as an exclusive for ImaginationSoup.net www.djsteinberg.com Nursery rhymes have stood the test of time for good reason. I could recite Old
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
written by Kathi Appelt I had barely begun work on my new novel, ONCE UPON A CAMEL, when the pandemic suddenly closed everything down. In
written by Lisa Fipps, children’s book author and former journalist Read the first article in this series, “Let Me Be the Devil on Your Shoulder
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