was very flattered to receive an advance copy of a new children’s book: The Staircase that Swallowed People by Jade McBlade. I must admit the title struck me as a bit unusual at first but then I saw the charming cover illustration and any inkling of horror story was quickly replaced by quirky and [...]
Leprechauns! Those sneaky leprechauns!” This is the refrain you’ll hear in our house these days when anything is amiss. The overdue library book is nowhere to be found? Leprechauns! Homework folder is not where you left it? Leprechauns! These little creatures seem to be full of mischief.
Leprechaun Facts and Folklore
We are determined to trap a [...]
With only two days until Thanksgiving I realized it may be a good time to review table etiquette with my little one. As much as I love this holiday we will be the only couple with chilldren at my family’s celebratory feast this year! Ack! That means lots of adult expectations. This is one year [...]
It’s the day after Halloween and you’ve got a bag full of Tootsie Rolls, Dots, Jolly Ranchers, LifeSavers, Gummy Bears and Hershey bars from your trick or treating masquerades. If you are like me, you are not delighted about the prospect of your little one ingesting copious amounts of refined sugar and artificial coloring, but [...]
Last week I met with Wiley’s Kindergarten teacher to discuss planning for the Halloween Party. She gave me a list of items to use to create a sign up sheet for parents to volunteer. We need the usual plates, napkins, juice boxes, fruit, mini bagels and a small sweet treat. On this point she did [...]
Reflecting on just how important a well-stocked and staffed school library is for reading achievement.
A book review: Over in the Hollow by Rebecca Dickinson
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