It's been a little bit since I visited with you, and I apologize for being away for so long. I really had every intention of being around on a regular basis this month, but it's been busy with the closing of the regular school year in my tutoring world and the beginning of my summer … Continue reading The DOM Summer Reading Program Begins June 2026
Category: Reading and Writing FUNdamentals
The DOM Summer Reading Program Video is Out!
Long blog post title, isn't it? Well, I had to catch your attention with enough detail to let you know that I have a little something different for you today than just the usual print content. I actually have a video announcement about the Degrees of Maternity (DOM) Summer Reading Program -- which you know … Continue reading The DOM Summer Reading Program Video is Out!
Summer Reading Program and Grant Writing Planning
It has been awhile since I visited with you, and I always miss you when I take these extended stints away from my blog home. And, you might be wondering, "Then, why do you take these stints of time away?" I would have to answer, " . . . for a variety of reasons -- … Continue reading Summer Reading Program and Grant Writing Planning
Summer Reading
I know you might be saying . . . "It's not even Spring in the Northern Hemisphere yet." And, you would be right. We still have a few more days before we get there; but when it comes to reading instruction, it's never too early to start planning and preparing. As a matter of fact, … Continue reading Summer Reading
10 Tech Assistants That Weren’t Available to Me as a Young Reader and Writer
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
Writing Reflection: Is AI Ruining our Children’s Literacy?
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?
The Literacy Corner – Update #7
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
The Literacy Corner – Update #6
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
The Literacy Corner – Update #5
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
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
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