It's that time of year again. I've started to see the inevitable post pop up on social media. Which post? "Moms, how do you get your kids to do their summer reading?" or "Fellow moms, do you know of any great summer reading programs for the kids?" So, I thought I'd share some ideas for … Continue reading A Page-turning Summer
Tag: Read Alouds
The BFG
The BFG became an immediate favorite of mine while I read it to the class I student taught. To say Roald Dahl has talent would be an understatement. So, it was a no-brainer that I would read it to my own kids. But, what prompted me to read it to them now is the performance of it … Continue reading The BFG
Trumpet of the Swan
My oldest child (let’s call him Mr. M) loves to read! I mean, he has actual panic attacks if he can’t bring a book in the car with him. He sleeps between stacks of books on his bed. He cries if we have to postpone library visits. It’s crazy! But, as an anxious child, he … Continue reading Trumpet of the Swan