It's about time for another update on what's going on at Degrees of Maternity from a literacy perspective. And if I can be honest, that's really all I do around here -- literacy. And, I LOVE IT! Literacy-mindedness is my state of being and literacy advocacy is a HUGE component of my purposeful mission in … Continue reading The Literacy Corner – Update #5
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The Optimal Time for Reading Learning
I’m having one of those all-inclusive vibes for this fine day. So, while I’ve been talking about the kiddos a lot lately, I must scratch my writing itch to address the more seasoned folks, as well. Therefore, today’s post is for the reader of ANY AGE. Not leaving the adults out of this one. Whoo … Continue reading The Optimal Time for Reading Learning
Time to Get My TPT Store Ready for School
Well, I received online enrollment information for Little Man, who starts his first year of high school this coming school year. And, that wake-up call was just the kick in the rear I needed to remind me to get certain parts of my business ready for back to school. So . . . I'm hard … Continue reading Time to Get My TPT Store Ready for School
11 Writing Engagement and Enrichment Activities for Children
Well, you had to know that I couldn't leave my other creative relationship out of the loop. If I gave you a blog post about reading activities (which I did in last week's blog post, entitled 7 Reading Engagement and Enrichment Activities for Children), then you had to have known I would show up with … Continue reading 11 Writing Engagement and Enrichment Activities for Children
7 Reading Engagement and Enrichment Activities for Children
Today's post is all about throwing some reading ideas out there that can get your child reading in ways that will enhance his or her reading experience. Now, these 7 ideas are just that -- IDEAS. It's your job to figure out how to implement them and bring them to life in your child's day-to-day. … Continue reading 7 Reading Engagement and Enrichment Activities for Children
24-Hour Reading Challenge
It's been a minute since I posted any type of intentional challenge to you, my friend. So, I thought it would be fitting to ease into the summer lull with a little "reading wake-up call" -- a challenge of sorts. It's going to be a fun one though. One that will probably surprise you with … Continue reading 24-Hour Reading Challenge
Dependency on Technology for Literacy
There's a lot of good that comes to mind when I think of technology. (I won't go into all of the pros.) I mean . . . technology sure does make life easier in SO MANY ways. Wouldn't you agree? But, with the good of technology comes the bad. (I also won't go into all … Continue reading Dependency on Technology for Literacy
The Literacy Corner – Update #4
There's some exciting stuff that I want to share with you about the direction of this blog. And, the following updates/announcements are going to come pouring out to you in a smorgasbord of offerings. Hope you don't mind. But, please just humor me if you do. I'm SO relieved that I'm sharing everything that's on … Continue reading The Literacy Corner – Update #4
Back with Literacy in Mind
I'M SO EXCITED to be back with you all, sharing in this last half of 2024. And, what will I be sharing, you may be asking. Well, all things literacy, of course. We're going all out with literacy advocacy on this here blog site. It's been a lot of minutes since we last visited, hasn't … Continue reading Back with Literacy in Mind
Pivot Planning in Motion
Just checking in to let you know that I'm taking some time (for the next little bit) to immerse myself in some necessary planning for THE PIVOT. Last week, in A Blogging Pivot Coming On . . ., I gave you an introduction to the idea that I'm making some upcoming changes in content creation. … Continue reading Pivot Planning in Motion








