My son has been impressing us so much with his reading ability lately. He has always loved reading and enjoys chapter books, books about his favorite toys (Pokemon and Bakugan right now) and nonfiction and science books including a devotion that has all sorts of amazing scientific facts throughout. He is reading big words in […]
Reading
Diverse Books
I am a huge advocate of reading books to young children. Just as important, I believe, is what and who kids see in those books. As part of the work I do, we help train our volunteers on the importance of equity and inclusion especially as it relates to the students we work with and […]
Dear Little One
This may be surprising to hear, but I like to write. I know…I know it’s crazy right. A blogger who likes to write? Well, it’s true. I enjoy trying to make my thoughts and ideas come together to create a story or narrative that hopefully someone else can read and feel connected to. It is […]
The Story in My Pocket
Children enjoy stories, whether the story stems from a book theme, family adventure, or even just on a whim. As a child I loved hearing the story of how my parents met told over and over. No matter how many times I heard it, it always made me feel special inside. I especially enjoyed the […]
Toddler Literacy
“I’m not a toddler I’m a baby” said my nearly two-year-old daughter not that long ago. I often call her “baby girl” or “little one” but day by day she is continuing to grow and not look as much like the tiny little baby I could almost hold in one hand. I recently wrote about […]