Month: June 2021
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My Baby Girl’s Baby Girl
To me there are indescribable moments in a mother’s life that are forever in her memory. My daughter, Katie, is my youngest. Unlike me, she waited to have children. She was focused on college and a career. She established herself as a lecturer in anthropology and my son-in-law completed his studies as a doctor. After […]
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Children’s Books About Animals
This animal encyclopedia includes 500 amazing animal facts that offer hours of engaging learning. Alongside full-color pictures on every page, you’ll find weird and wonderful details about Magnificent Mammals, Creepy Crawlies, Amazing Amphibians, Feathered Friends, and more. This standout among animal books for kids is ideal for any boy or girl who is wild about […]
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Great Ipad Apps For guided Reading
******Use the above link to access a great resource for early readers. The best part is that it will highlight words as they are read. Here are GREAT RESOURCES, some have a free trial period. Bookshare: https://www.bookshare.org/cms/ Lexia: https://www.lexialearning.com/core5 Razkids: https://www.raz-kids.com Skybrary: https://www.skybrary.org/school Headsprout: https://www.headsprout.com Lightsail:https://www.headsprout.com Newsela: https://newsela.com Rewordify: https://rewordify.com Thinkcerca: https://rewordify.com Activelylearn: https://www.activelylearn.com
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Need something to do?
Try Historical Fiction I have some book recommendations for those who love to learn, explore, escape…. Set in 1920s Mississippi, this debut Southern novel weaves a beautiful and harrowing story of two teenage girls cast in an unlikely partnership through murder—perfect for readers of Where the Crawdads Sing and If the Creek Don’t Rise. These six strangers are […]
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Grow Things you can eat
I learned many things from the pandemic. I learned that buying groceries would be a dangerous prospect if you are in a vulnerable category. Some of the online “shoppers” were not careful to check expiration dates, leaving me with food that wasn’t fit to eat. Prices were inflated. My ability to buy fresh fruits and […]
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Making Memories
My son took his family to see the area where he attended college. They packed up their camping gear and headed for Humboldt in their newly acquired travel trailer. He told his wife and children about his adventures rowing crew, climbing rocks at Patrick’s Point, and how his path to class was through the forest […]
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Breakfast smoothie
Almost every morning I make a breakfast smoothie. I am not on any diet. I just love smoothies, and like to know that I am eating healthy food. One eight ounce glass is enough to give me energy and fill me until afternoon. I use my Vitamix Blender, but I have used a Ninja blender […]
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Easy Kids Chapter Books
When a child is ready for chapter books it is the beginning of a journey of the imagination.The following are some I have read aloud to students and seen students choose them for independent reading. 16-book collection brings together all the classic children’s novels from the one and only Roald Dahl. Matilda, Going Solo, The […]
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Summer Reading For KIds
Keep up your child’s reading skills by encouraging them to engage in summer reading. I have collected some books that are fun and good for a read aloud or independent reading. Keep a record of the books they’ve read to share with their teacher in the fall. This is part of a series. The books […]
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Grandkids
For me there is no greater joy than watching my grandkids grow, learn, laugh. I love their discoveries, the belly laughs and spontaneous kisses. They remind me of how important it is to make good memories.
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Free Little Library
I’ve wanted a free library ever since I saw one a few years ago. It was conveniently placed in a yard near the entrance to the beach parking lot near my home. It inspired me to investigate the cost of making one. Inside that little library there were a variety of paperbacks and several children’s […]
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I Am a Book Lover
I have been reading more in the last 14 months than I ever have. Being the owner of at least fifty books that been collecting dust, I kept promising myself I would use the pandemic as an opportunity to catch up on my reading. I am glad to report that I completed almost every book. […]
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To My Grandchildren
Dear Grandchildren, I see your tiny bodies and I am grateful for every breath you take. Each of you are the greatest joy of my life. Holding you in my arms takes me back to when your parent was my baby. I had no experience or guide, but a heart full of love. I learned […]
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Carry On
There have been so many times of uncertainty caused by the global pandemic. Times when it was hard to plan for the future, or even tomorrow. One thing I told myself again and again, ” I will follow guidelines, and I will not put myself or others in danger.” I also worried if I would […]
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Make a Wish
When was the last time you picked a dandelion and blew the seeds while you made a wish? Why is it so easy for children to embrace simple joys, while adults rarely give themselves permission to engage in a nature moment for the soul? At a friend’s house recently, I noticed a group of red […]
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A Pilgrimage
All my life I have wanted to visit Lourdes. I grew up hearing of the healing waters and the little girl who saw a vision of The Virgin Mary. I had the opportunity to travel to see my daughter who lived in England, and my son-in-law treated me to a trip by car to Lourdes., […]
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Happy Birthday to me
Today is my birthday and I am happy and grateful to enjoy another year. Getting older would not be my first choice, but I can kick up a fuss or embrace it. My goal this year is to eat right, show gratitude, give love more often, smile more, learn more, travel. read, sew, have adventures, […]
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I am grateful
I have many reasons to be grateful. It’s been a tough year, but at times I see glimmers of hope that we may all be on the road to living whatever our normal was, only stronger, better, more resilient. A trip to the grocery store, then my favorite cafe took on a new ambiance. I […]
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Childrens Books on Nature
The bird named Joy promised to come back every year. This brought happiness to the barren, lonely mountain, and over time, many wonderful changes took place. The reason for a flower is to manufacture seeds, but Ruth Heller shares a lot more about parts of plants and their functions. A gentle, poetic story that lovingly […]
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Childrens books on bravery
These books are great for teaching bravery and courage in adversity. As part of an affiliate program I may receive a small commission. Thank you for looking. I Will Be Fierce is a powerful picture book about courage, confidence, kindness, and finding the extraordinary in everyday moments. “Right Now, I Am Brave” is a mindfully written […]
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Books Kids Would Like
A charismatic clan of chinchillas confronts everyday problems in this humorous story of family life and troubles. Jerome discovers the magic of the words all around him — short and sweet words, two-syllable treats, and multisyllable words that sound like little songs. Words that connect, transform, and empower. In this hilarious book, Richard T. Morris […]
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Support for Diversity and Inclusion
Websites, Blogs, and Media About Inclusive Classrooms: https://www.readingrockets.org/article/websites-blogs-and-media-about-inclusive-classrooms Video Is it inclusion? This chart, developed by inclusion expert Nicole Eredics, can help you understand what inclusion is and isn’t. YES NO Child spends the majority of the day in the general education classroom. Child spends the majority of the day in a special education classroom […]
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Book Videos
Outstanding story about overcoming fear. The Emperor’s Egg video Learn about Emperor penguins in this delightful, informative book.