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Celebrate literacy every day. D.E.A.R. stands for "Drop Everything and Read." It is a national celebration designed to remind families to...

As the saying goes.... April showers bring May flowers. Now is the perfect time to shower your child with books! Step 5 of the Ten Steps...

Do you remember what you were doing that day? I certainly do. It was the second full week of school and I drove just above the speed...

Have you heard of the "Summer Slide?" It is what many students experience during the months that follow the end of the school year. ...

TEN STEPS TO READING SUCCESS - PROGRESSIVE PARENTS PROMOTING LITERACY STEP 3 - BUILD STAMINA As it relates to reading, stamina is the...

TEN STEPS TO READING SUCCESS - PROGRESSIVE PARENTS PROMOTING LITERACY STEP 2 - READ WITH YOUR CHILD EVERYDAY “Reading aloud presents...

TEN STEPS TO READING SUCCESS PROGRESSIVE PARENTS PROMOTING LITERACY STEP - 1 - READ! READ! READ! Mrs. Monroe sat across from me and...

Is your child between the ages of 8 and 12? Do you want your child to have stronger reading comprehension skills? The 10 Steps to Reading...

Do you remember what you were doing that day? I certainly do. It was the second full week of school and I drove just above the speed...

Happy New Year! Watching the new decade ring in around the world is amazing! The lights, the music, the crowds, the fireworks, it’s...

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“Brandon, where’s you book bag?” “It’s on the kitchen table, mom!” “Bring it to me right now!” “Oh mom, it’s a new school year. Give...

My YouTube channel made its debut in 2017. I took a brief detour after a few months. But I'm back! Whatever your dream is, STICK TO IT!...

Throughout elementary school, high school, and college, I wrote in a diary to sort out my feelings and make sense of events that changed...

2018 began a week ago. I hope your year is off to a great start! Guess what, It’s Motivation Monday. “The function of education is to...

5 REASONS BOOKS MAKE GREAT GIFTS:​ THEY NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE NO BATTERIES NEEDED THEY ARE EASY TO WRAP NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED IT’S A GIFT...

Are you ready for the long holiday break? I remember when my sons were little. To keep them engaged with literacy over the break could be...

Each Monday throughout December, I will share a tip to keep your child engaged over the holiday break. TIP #1 – FAMILY FIELD TRIP TO A...

We finally made it to STEP 10 – 10 STEPS TO READING SUCCESS FOR PROGRESSIVE PARENTS PROMOTING LITERACY. Since September, I have shared...

STEP 8 – RECOGNIZE PRINT EVERYWHERE Have fun and encourage your child to look for print everywhere you go. Read print with your child. ...