Times are hard right now…. very hard. As a teacher and mom, I am also struggling with the inner battle of decisions that I am not equip to make. My heart and mind are heavy, but I am trusting in those making the decisions to do what is best for everyone. I am also prayingContinue reading “Back to School Books”
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Books for Children Who Wear Glasses
Children getting glasses is life changing in many ways. First and foremost they can see clearly! AMAZING! On the other end, it’s a huge adjustment physically and emotionally. Children look in the mirror and see a different face than they are used to seeing. They feel physically funny on their face and most children feelContinue reading “Books for Children Who Wear Glasses”
Children’s Books that Teach Kindness
Hello fellow readers! Today I am sharing my top ten favorite books for talking about kindness with children. Several of these books directly discuss kindness while others reach into inclusion and acceptance as well. If you want to see more books that discuss kindness visit my book shop link below for a larger list. HappyContinue reading “Children’s Books that Teach Kindness”
Books with Black Characters
Eight years ago I looked up from my rocking chair to see 18 beautiful faces staring back at me. Those faces represented all shades of color and several different countries. I sat in awe of them for a few seconds. We had just finished reading Freedom Summer by Deborah Wiles. I purposefully chose this textContinue reading “Books with Black Characters”
Friendship
“A friend is someone who helps you up when you’re down, and if they can’t, they lay down beside you and listen.” – Winnie the Pooh Friendship is arguably one of the most important things in life. Below I’ve shared my top 10 favorite children’s books that delve into the topic. Happy reading! Flight SchoolContinue reading “Friendship”
First Five of 2020
It is now April (yikes!) of 2020. I’m not sure where the time has gone, but I figured with a lot of us being quarantined you may enjoy hearing about some new books. I’m calling this post my “First Five” of 2020, but really they are my top five favorites so far. There is noContinue reading “First Five of 2020”
Early Literacy Activities
Educator and mom is a difficult balance. I know all the things I should be doing, but most days I’m just too dang exhausted to do anything other than get through our regular evening routine. While I am absolutely terrified of what is happening in the world right now, I have chosen to focus myContinue reading “Early Literacy Activities”
Resources for Homeschooling
Since we’re all stuck inside for the foreseeable future, I wanted to share some free, easy-to-access resources for homeschooling. The following are some of my favorite websites or apps to use both as a teacher and as a mom. I am sharing my top 5 in an effort to not overwhelm, but there are SOContinue reading “Resources for Homeschooling”
Children’s Books With Diverse Family Structures
There is an old saying that books are mirrors to our souls. It is crucial that children see themselves in the books they read. We want them to also see their families in books. The traditional family of a mom, dad, and children is no longer the norm. There are single parents, grandparents, same genderContinue reading “Children’s Books With Diverse Family Structures”
Guy’s Favorite Books
Three years ago today, my sweet baby boy was born. I cannot believe that my little 6lb 9oz baby is now THREE! It has been a wild ride, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Being Guy’s mother has truly been the biggest blessing of my life. He is full of love, energy, andContinue reading “Guy’s Favorite Books”
