Hey friend, If Thanksgiving week has you running on empty (but still wanting to do something fun), I’ve got you covered. 💛 I just posted a Turkey Trouble STEM Challenge + Craftivity for only $1.50 — it’s a quick, hands-on way to sneak in reading, creativity, and problem-solving without adding to your prep list. 🦃 Students read Turkey Trouble🎨 Design a disguise to save Turkey🧠 Reflect, share, and laugh — all in one meaningful mini lesson 👉 Grab it here:Turkey Trouble STEM Challenge And if you...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Have you ever met a kid who groans at writing time? I have—many times. That’s exactly why I created something new that makes writing feel like play (and might even make your child or students laugh out loud). 🎉 Introducing: Would You Rather…Write?! My brand-new interactive workbook is now available on Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/42TCOZO This 123-page workbook is filled with: ✅ 50 hilarious Would You Rather prompts ✅ Guided writing pages to build confidence and sentence structure ✅ 5 hands-on...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Issue # 46 Readers in the Making 👋 Hey there, reader-loving grown-up! If your child (or student) has ever slammed a book shut and shouted “I hate reading!”—you’re not alone. This week, we’re digging into some of the most frustrating reading moments…and how to flip them into wins. Because when kids believe they can read, they start to want to read. 💛 Let’s turn the page together... Turning Pages Together A mom I recently spoke with told me, “Every time I ask him to read, it turns into a fight....
9 months ago • 3 min read
Issue # 45 Readers in the Making Hi there, Readers in the Making Family! Ever tried to read a book with a child who just can’t sit still? One minute, they’re flipping pages, the next, they’re upside down on the couch. (And somehow, the book is now across the room. 🤦♀️ This is so my son, Jackson! Still! And he is 20!) Here’s the thing—movement and reading don’t have to be enemies! Letting kids move while they read can actually improve focus, comprehension, and engagement. This week, I’m...
10 months ago • 3 min read
Issue # 45 Readers in the Making Hi there, Readers in the Making Family! Has your child ever sighed dramatically at the mere mention of reading time? Maybe they drag their feet when it’s time to pick up a book or say the dreaded words: "I hate reading." It’s frustrating, right? Especially when we know how important reading is. But here’s the thing—sometimes, the way we approach reading (even with the best intentions!) can actually push kids away instead of pulling them in. (Don't worry if you...
10 months ago • 3 min read
Issue # 1 Readers in the Making Hi there, Readers in the Making Family! Have you ever watched a child’s imagination take off after reading a great story? Maybe they pretended to be Cinderella at the ball, built a wolf-proof house like the Three Little Pigs, or brainstormed how to really help the Gingerbread Man cross the river safely. That’s the magic of connecting books with hands-on learning—and this week, we’re diving into Fairytale-Inspired STEM & Makerspace Ideas to bring stories to life...
11 months ago • 2 min read
Issue # 1 Readers in the Making Hi there, Readers in the Making Family! Have you ever watched a child light up during storytime? Maybe it was the moment Cinderella slipped on the glass slipper, or when the clever fox in The Fox and the Grapes taught an unexpected lesson. Fairytales, folktales, and fables hold a special kind of magic—they captivate, inspire, and hook even the most reluctant readers. This week, I’m sharing the Top 5 Tales to Hook Reluctant Readers—plus a fun freebie to help...
11 months ago • 2 min read
Issue # 1 Readers in the Making Hi there, Readers in the Making Family! When I think back to the books that truly made me fall in love with reading, I realize something—they weren’t just stories, they were adventures. Whether I was imagining myself as Cinderella running from the ball or tricking the Big Bad Wolf right alongside Red Riding Hood, books weren’t just words on a page—they were play. And that’s exactly what we’re exploring this week: the role of play in literacy development—because...
11 months ago • 3 min read
Issue # 1 Readers in the Making Hi there, Readers in the Making Family! Today’s the day! 🎉 The first live session of For the Love of Reading: Unlock the Joy of Reading and Transform Your Child’s Attitude Toward Books happens today at 1:00 PM EST! If you didn’t grab your seat yet, don’t worry—there are still two more chances to join live, plus a replay option if you can’t make it. 📅 Next live sessions:✅ Tomorrow at 7:00 PM EST✅ Saturday at 11:00 AM EST If you’re ready to stop the reading...
11 months ago • 3 min read