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
Category: Reading and Writing FUNdamentals
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
The Literacy Corner at Degrees of Maternity – Update #2
Well, it appears that I waited until the very last day (literally the very last day of the month) to provide you with my literacy update. And, I purposely did it, so I could give you all the latest and greatest juicy details from the reading and writing worlds of Degrees of Maternity. Now, just … Continue reading The Literacy Corner at Degrees of Maternity – Update #2
The Literacy Corner at Degrees of Maternity
Been doing some creative contemplating, and I came up with an idea. Me and my ideas. I know . . . I know . . . "Here goes another one," you might be saying. But, hear (or read) me out. Okay, so I was doing some creative contemplating about the best way in which to … Continue reading The Literacy Corner at Degrees of Maternity








