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Today was the students’ last day of school. Tomorrow, teachers have staff development and then I’ll be able to close the door on another crazy, challenging, rewarding year of teaching. Apologies if you’ve been checking this blog and finding nothing … Continue reading →

“Make sure your kids read over the summer!” It sounds so easy but we both know that it’s not. Time has not dimmed the memory of living with five school-age children. Time has not dimmed the guilt that ensued when … Continue reading →

Memorial Day weekend came early this year, but I was late planting my annual flowers. Typically, I hustle to get them in right after Mother’s Day. My busy life didn’t provide an opportunity till this weekend and I spent part … Continue reading →

                 If you’re reading this blog, it’s probably because you want to help a child in your life develop a love of reading. Recently, I heard a quote from Jim Trelease, famed author of The Read-Aloud Handbook. Jim’s quote,”You can’t … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day is approaching. In addition to being one of my favorite holidays, it also signals that it’s time to plant a few flowers and pretty up the exterior of our home. Danger of frost is now past, and I’m … Continue reading →

Next week, the testing marathon begins. The PSSA ELA (English Language Arts) assessment takes place from April 13 through April 16th, followed on April 23rd by the Mathematics assessment. So, if your kiddos seem a bit stressed or just sick … Continue reading →

Originally posted on the family that reads together:
by Wendy Lawrence Early readers like their series. Actually, intermediate, advanced, and adult readers like their series. I’m a fan of No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, personally–do you have a favorite? But…

Wouldn’t it be great to know that you could provide your child with an additional $250,000 or more over the course of his lifetime? Guess what? You can and it’s easy. According to the Children’s Reading Foundation, “for every year … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Thoroughly Modern Messy:
You often run into some great people online. I happened to meet a fellow WordPress blogger, Dr. Connie Hebert, who is a nationally renowned reading specialist, teacher of teachers and motivational speaker. Her special…

Okay…The news isn’t good.  You’ve seen the report, talked with the teacher and realize that your child is faltering in Reading. Whether this occurs at six or sixteen, it feels like a punch in the stomach as you realize that … Continue reading →