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Beware the Lions and Lambs of March
A self-regulation activity for kids that ties into March’s changeable weather:
Who’s the Best Doggone Reading Buddy?
Research shows that encouraging kids to read to dogs can have several benefits:
Seasonal Board Books for the Littlest Book Lovers
Seasonal board books for very young book lovers
Giving Kids a “Wild-Eyed” View of Their World
Bring the wild world to kids with these great educational activities:
Teaching Resources for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Planning for MLK Day in your home or classroom:
A Thought to Ring Out 2020
When my anthology Am I Blue: Coming Out from the Silence was published in 1995 . . .
Have Your Classroom Seeing Stars
Have you thought about using my picture book The Stuff of Stars in your classroom?
A New Book for Beginning Readers
My “Wonders of America” series of books for beginning readers continues to grow.
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Are you looking ahead to Christmas with little ones in your classroom or home?
Teachers, Check Out the WolfLink Videoconferencing Program
Before I wrote my novel Runt, I did a lot of research into the lives of wolves in the wild . . .
Whatever the Weather
November is one of those months that can feature a wide array of weather.
A Season of Thanks and Giving
Are you looking ahead to celebrating Thanksgiving with preschoolers in your home or school?
A Ready-for-Winter Storytime
Are you looking for ideas for your library or preschool storytime?
A Creative Writing Activity: Using “Moving” Words
In my novel in verse Little Cat’s Luck, a golden leaf falling outside her window tempts indoor cat Patches to venture outside—where she finds all sorts of danger and adventures.
Illustrate the Differences: A Compare/Contrast Activity
John Shelley’s evocative illustrations are featured in two of my picture books . . .
A Science Series for Beginning Readers
If your classroom is focusing on natural disasters, you’ll find many helpful resources . . .
