****This post is written by MommyTeaches/Eileen thanks to the generosity of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. I received a copy of this beautiful book to review and giveaway to a reader and, in exchange, have provided my honest opinions for readers below.**** “Shimmer & Splash: The Sparkling World of Sea Life” by Jim Arnosky captures […]
Which Form of Reading Do You Practice at Home?
With a mother who truly loves reading and writing I was convinced my boys would feel the same. I mean I read to them as soon as I knew I had conceived. They LOVE for me to read to them but not as often as I would like, will they pick up a book to […]
The Importance of Poetry and Ways to Implement It
April is National Poetry Month and I wanted to share why poems are important for readers and how you can implement them in the classroom, as well as in your home. The importance of Poetry: * Poetry allows us to dissect a piece– Poems cover every topic and we are better able to understand them when […]
Let’s Drop Everything And Read (D.E.A.R.)
Drop Everything And Read (D.E.A.R.) was used as a strategy by teachers in our school. Of course it is something that you can do everyday but it is celebrated in the month of April. I had heard about it, and we had practiced it throughout the years but it was never a part of our […]
A Fan of Sweet Pickles E-Books- “The Very Worried Walrus”
As a mother and educator I was delighted when I received a copy of a free ebook at The Stiletto Media – Kick Off Your Heels 12′ Event. As a book collector I love to spread the love and joy of reading to my boys. Upon arriving home I could not wait to share with […]