It was so interesting to create this list of tech that I didn't have access to as a young reader and writer (and even up to my young adult days as a college student). Previous generations are known for discussing the struggles that they had to go through (the "hard things") to their children and … Continue reading 10 Tech Assistants That Weren’t Available to Me as a Young Reader and Writer
What a question to start out with for my first blog post after the "Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge!" But, why not? I'm being hit left and right with AI influences everywhere. And, it's nothing new. AI's been around for a long time, but its prevalence today is what's so overwhelming. It's hitting like never … Continue reading Writing Reflection: Is AI Ruining our Children’s Literacy?
I thought I'd send out a little update from "The Literacy Corner" for today, since I haven't done one of these since September of last year. Boy, how time sure does fly! So, you're due for a briefing on how things are going in all the places and spaces where I'm literacy-focused. Summer Reading Enrichment … Continue reading The Literacy Corner – Update #7
It sure feels good to be back! Missed you all a lot. And, there have been some things happening behind the scenes that are getting me quite excited this '24-'25 academic year. Yes, I seem to be working off of "academic" years now that I'm full force into all things education. As a matter of … Continue reading The Literacy Corner – Update #6
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
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
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
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
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
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
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