Yesterday was Benjamin Franklin’s birthday and my daughter’s kindergarten class has been focusing on inventors and inventions because of it. When we think of inventors,
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Celebrating Roald Dahl
Today is Roald Dahl day. The comedic genius would have turned 100 today! We have had a long fascination with Dahl so I thought it
Exploring the world of Color
Children love learning about colors and they are often some of the first words that they can read on their own. There is something completely
Future Inventors Unite!
As the mom of two girls, finding things to encourage them to persevere regardless of the challenges they face is incredibly important. When children are
The Sweetness of The Candymakers
Adults often shy away from reading fiction aimed at children. Perhaps they think it is too juvenile for them. Perhaps they think the writing isn’t
When the Student Teaches the Teacher – The Wonderful book Willow
When we first opened the pages of Willow, the strains of Harry Chapin Carpenter’s “Flowers Are Red” floated through my head. Given that this was