Help for Readers & Writers

One of the joys of being around young kids is getting a glimpse of the world through their eyes.  Here are two priceless stories. I was lu...

The concept of "developmentally appropriate" is a backdrop for every learning experience we orchestrate as educators.  You know wh...

If you're a new reader of this blog, you'll want to scroll down to read my post about Kate , as well as her mom's thoughts . I...

When I think about Kate's reading, I start with thinking about how much I have always loved reading myself. One of my earliest memories ...

One of my daily joys as a librarian (and foremost a literacy educator) is to work with a small group of first grade readers. The teachers an...