Author Archives: Rita K.

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About Rita K.

Educator and Certified Reading specialist

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 →

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Tips to Build Inferencing Skills

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Rita K.

Who hasn’t been to a Halloween party where one of the costumed characters puzzle everyone. Who is that? we think, rummaging through a list of possibilities in our mind, using the process of elimination and what we know about who … Continue reading →

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When is Fake not Funny?

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Rita K.

Many of us, especially our kids, consider Halloween the funniest and most enjoyable holiday of the year. During the month of October, fake scarecrows, witches, haunted houses,monsters and costumes are everywhere. Most of the time, this fake is fun! When … Continue reading →

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Link In to Some Great Reads

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Rita K.

In keeping with this month of ghosts, ghouls and other ghastly creatures, I’m sharing this link to a site called Monster Librarian. This link will take you to an extensive list of books, each accompanied by a comprehensive description. I … Continue reading →

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