There is nothing like a great picture book to get kids interested in the world around them! To celebrate World Science Day, here is a list of some of my…
I love poetry! For anyone who has attended my Poetry workshops - this becomes obvious in the first few minutes! I have a huge collection of poetry books for kids…
Books have always been a way for me to approach tough topics and start important discussions with my students. This week, as we prepare for The National Day for Truth…
Connect Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It) - Carrie Finison On the Trapline-David A. Robertson Watercress-Andrea Wang A Walk in the Words by Colleen Keeler What Does it Mean…
One of my favorite lessons in my book Powerful Understanding is the lesson that introduces children to their "moral compass" - that internal voice inside each of us that can…
Top Ten Tuesday - Middle Grade Chapter and Graphic Novels - Part 2. This week, I'm featuring favorite new books for lower middle grades (Grades 4-6) Hope you find a few new titles to add to your collection!