Mood Boards 101: Just. Do. It
Remember, a mood board visually represents the themes and characters of a piece of writing. It helps students think abstractly about concept
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- Jul 1, 2019
The Moxie of a Moodboard: Part 1
There is something magical about how images can work together to make a sum greater than its parts. Words greatly help to tell the story, bu
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- Mar 25, 2019
10 Ways to Spark a Love of Reading
There are a lot of creative ways to engage in reading; grab hold of a couple and introduce them to your reader.
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- Mar 20, 2019
Confession of a Former Book-Hater
I believe we need to create an environment around reading that excites and empowers kids. Instead of limiting and dictating reading choices
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- Feb 5, 2019
Boost the Brain with Games
Whip out those board games. These aren't your typical Candy Land or Uno. Nope. The games featured in today's post require skill, str
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- Jan 14, 2019
Map My Read: Creating Your Own Reading Road Map
Creating your own road map is as simple as reading a book, because that's really where it begins.
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Reader. Taker of walks. Observer of life. I read books to learn about what I don't know, to challenge myself, and to broaden my narrow perspective.
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7 Tips for Successful Summer Reading
It's here. Summer. Sunshine, time outside, no schedules. It's what every kid lives for. It makes the nine grueling months of school...
Why Your Kid Should Read Banned Books...with You
When I was about 10, my mom gave me "the talk." This extravaganza of information meant she checked a book out of the library, complete...
Support the Right to Read: Ways for parents and teachers to constructively engage
In this post, I tackle some practical steps parents and teachers can take in order to support the right to read - for all kids.
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