Author Archives: Rita K.

About Rita K.

Educator and Certified Reading specialist

Wishing You Blessings and Books

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Rita K.

Christmas overtook my life several weeks ago and I haven’t had a minute to even send holiday greetings to the loyal readers of this blog. Hopefully, all of you are relaxing and enjoying the spirit of this holiday season. For … Continue reading →

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Gifts of Fiction

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Rita K.

As promised, today’s post will offer fictional gift suggestions. Let me say at the outset, that most of these books fit into the “classic” category. They are tried and true reads that have delighted readers for years. Check them out … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Knowledge

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Rita K.

The busyness of the holiday season has already begun for me and probably for you, as well. I’m determined to finish my shopping earlier than usual this year. As a retiree, there’s no reason why I can’t. As you may … Continue reading →

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The Gift the Keeps on Giving: Part 2

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Rita K.

Hope you enjoyed learning about the many types of kids’ magazine out there. As promised, here are some more subcription suggestions that may appeal to the kids on your list: American Girl: This classic magazine will be a welcome treat … Continue reading →

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The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Rita K.

Don’t you just love it when you unexpectedly happen upon a tresure trove of great gifts to give? This morning, I attended a meeting in the upper room at Shady Brook Farm in Yardley. When it was over, I decided … Continue reading →

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Helping our youngsters in the aftermath of the election

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Rita K.

After one of the most contentious campaigns in the history of our country, the die was cast, the people spoke and early Wednesday morning, Hillary Clinton conceded the election to Donald Trump. No matter how you felt about the result, … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons to Give Books as Gifts

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Rita K.

Last week the first toy catalog arrived in the mail. Immediately, I stashed it in a safe place so that when the “grands” came over later in the week, they could have the fun of going through it. They were … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Reading

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Rita K.

I’m not trying to jump the gun, like most of the stores do, but in a few short weeks, the holiday season and gift-buying frenzy that accompanies it, will begin. The next few posts will focus on reading as a … Continue reading →

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Are You a Good Salesman?

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Rita K.

Rose Birkhead is a Reading specialist who has worked at both the elementary and secondary level. As a passionate teacher, Rose is always striving for new ways to motivate and engage her seventh and eighth grade students. When not teaching, … Continue reading →

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Happy National Family Literacy Day

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Rita K.

Hope you enjoy some relaxing time to read with your family in celebration of National Family Literacy Day. Sorry for the lack of posts lately…it’s called life! Check in tomorrow for a guest post by my daughter, Rose Birkhead, a … Continue reading →