Top 10 Tuesday: Board Book Hidden GemsI've mentioned before that we're up to our ears in board books (and a 2-year-old daughter (who likes to be read to all the time), but...
International Dot Day 2017I've been celebrating International Dot Day with students for more years than I can remember, but still my favorite part of the...
Top 10 Tuesday: New Books with School ThemesI've moved into my new library at Swansfield Elementary, but even though the students won't start until after Labor Day, back-to-school...
Children's Activity Calendar: September 2017The children's activity calendar I created for Upstart for the month of September is now available online for free. Share with teachers,...
Top 10 Tuesday: Books About DragonsDragons! I have been obsessed with dragons since childhood, watching cartoons with dragons (Return of the King, The Flight of Dragons),...
#PB10for10: New Books with BirdsMy grandmother always loved to watch birds from her front porch. I have memories of sitting out there wth her, eating fresh-picked...
Top 10 Tuesday: Interactive Board BooksWe have a two year old at home, which means I have a new set of eyes to road test stories for durability, engagement, and re-readability....