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A to Z: Out loud is one of the best ways to read
Throughout April, I’m tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. We’re more than halfway through the alphabet. Today is all about O and reading out loud. How do you typically spend 15 minutes? Maybe you spend two … Continue reading
Posted in Literacy and Education
Tagged A to Z Challenge, child literacy, literacy, reading, reading aloud
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A to Z: Childhood literacy – can your child read this headline?
Throughout April, I’m tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. In honor of the letter L, literacy is the subject of the day. Below, you’ll find excerpts of an article about childhood literacy I wrote in April … Continue reading
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Tagged A to Z Challenge, child literacy, education, literacy, reading
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The ultimate children’s story prompt generator
Last night I passed the Wal-Mart clearance section on my way to the auto section. My goal was to enter the store, find fuel injector cleaner, and leave with spending less than $5. It was hard to pass up the … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged children's literature, creativity, inspiration, kid lit, literacy, writing, writing prompt
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Illinois teachers, here’s an essay contest for your students
As a change of pace, instead of asking elementary school students to read, I’m asking them to write. I’m excited to announce the inaugural Sarah & Katy essay contests. Two contests are open to third- and fourth-grade students in Illinois: … Continue reading
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Tagged author, classroom visit, contest, education, essay contest, literacy, reading, writing
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2016: The year of immersion
New Year’s resolutions seem to have gone to the wayside for many people. The new trend I’m seeing is to assign a theme to the year by choosing a word and making every effort to live up to that word. … Continue reading
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