I'll never forget the moment my son first connected with a Bible story. We were reading David and Goliath, and he jumped up ready to fight an imaginary giant. He had become a warrior just by reading a story. That's when I realized how crucial finding the right Bible...
Hi friends! This last month was a whirlwind. Finishing out my Kickstarter campaign, moving forward with printing all the goodies, and dealing with all of my family being sick, one at a time! I feel like this month has thrown me all out of my working groove and I need...
Is your child ready for chapter books? Learn the 10 key signs of reading readiness, plus get expert tips and book recommendations for making a smooth transition from picture books.
Discover essential reading milestones by age from a fellow parent and literacy expert. Learn what to expect at each stage, plus get tried-and-tested book recommendations and activities that actually work!
You know that moment when your little one looks up at you with wide eyes, begging you to read one more book? It’s such a magical feeling, but it also makes me wonder—how long should storytime last? From toddlers who love flipping through board books to teenagers who...
This month has been a whirlwind! Josh and I planned a trip to celebrate our 17th anniversary, but I got sick right before, and we had to cancel. Shortly after, I launched my Storm Trucks Kickstarter. The launch started strong, with almost half of my goal met in the first few days! Since then, progress has slowed, which has been tough.
I just turned forty, and as my birthday came nearer I actually got nervous about it. I usually don't care about getting older but for some reason forty seemed like a big birthday to me. I know in my head that forty isn't that old, I still have many years ahead of me,...
Dive into our in-depth review of the enchanting chapter book “The Adventures of Penguin and Panda “Surprise!,”” exploring the delightful story, endearing characters, and valuable lessons for young readers.
When I was a little girl, my family moved across the country. It was also the year my first little sister was born. I was in kindergarten, so it was also probably the year I learned to read and write. I lost my first tooth as we drove across the country. It was a big...
This last month has been unexpected in a bad way. We were planning one more family trip before school started to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, and King's Canyon National Park. One week before it was time to leave, I found myself in...
June is here, and it's good to talk to you again. Thank you for being a reader of my monthly newsletter! It’s no secret I love children. I want the children I interact with to be better for the experience of meeting me. I taught preschool for six years and have...
Welcome to May! How can it be May already? I don’t know. I have a busy month ahead, with my youngest graduating preschool this year, and my oldest moving out of elementary into intermediate school (which is just the other side of the school building, thank goodness!...