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The Get Outside Book Club encourages families with young children to connect with nature and literature by pairing outdoor activities with storytimes.
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Here ye, here ye: It’s Ohio Renaissance Festival time!
Travel back in time during the Ohio Renaissance Festival, which takes place Saturdays and Sundays (and Labor Day Monday) from September 5 – October 25
Ten Precious Minutes – Dayton Parent Magazine
School is now beginning. Some parents may be rejoicing while others may be dreading the daily grind of taking kids back and forth to school, sports practice and other activities. Instead of groveling about it, appreciate this time because it goes quickly! The Following story from me appeared in The Chicken Soup for the Soul…
Follow Their Lead – Dayton Parent Magazine
Print motivation, defined as a child’s interest in and enjoyment of books and reading, is an important literacy skill for children to develop in order to become successful readers. That’s right; something as simple as making reading enjoyable can have a huge impact on your child’s reading success. One way to foster your child’s print…
The Day I Died – Dayton Parent Magazine
It often takes a life changing event to change your perspective on what’s important in life and no event is more life changing than death. Ironically, after my own death I have learned more about parenting and living. Last November I died! It was a cold snowy day….or so I’m told. I was offered this…
Literacy on the Go!
Print awareness includes the understanding that print has meaning and the idea that print is all around us. Not surprisingly, it’s a tremendously important pre-reading skill. It’s also a skill that you can foster while you’re going about your busy life. Next time you’re in the car, point out traffic signs and store signs/symbols. While…
Lessons From The Ice Cream Truck
Sometimes a simple moment in life can provide a lasting impact. I realized this the other day, when I heard an ice cream truck coming down my street. As the distinctive music of the ice cream truck tried to beckon children in our neighborhood, I immediately had a flashback to thirteen years before when my…
Ring In National Donut Day On June 5 With A Free Donut Offer From Dunkin’ Donuts
Friday, June 5th is National Donut Day and Dunkin’ Donuts will commemorate the holiday by offering guests a free donut* of their choice
The Other Way to Learn
I love books! I must love books, because I’m a writer. Books entertain and educate me. Books are a great way for our kids to gain some of life’s most important information. I respect teachers. Like books they teach our kids key information and provide lessons that will help them through life. I will soon…
There Are WORDS on This Page?!
The illustrations in picture books are often times what attract kids to them. So, it makes sense that when listening to you read a story, your child will primarily focus on the pictures. And, when she’s not looking at the pictures, she’s probably watching you as you read—especially if you’re an animated reader. While there’s…