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 […]
Reading
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 […]
The Beginning of a New World
My colleague wrote a wonderful post about helping your child prepare for Kindergarten and those “jitters” they may be feeling about going off to a new world. I really encourage you to check it out! It also got me thinking about the “jitters” my wife and I are feeling as we are preparing to send […]