Betty Bunny Loves Chocolate Cake has it all—a funny bunny, a loving family, lessons to learn, and humor on every page. Check out the post to see why my kids love this book so much.

Looking for a great fall read aloud or family adventure? Check out my blog post about The Little Island and ways to explore Alexandria as the seasons change.

What is phonological awareness? How can I help my kids learn to read using these skills? Check out the blog post for all the insights on what it means and how you can support this skill at home.

Have you heard about the Science of Reading? Let me break it down for you in layman’s terms to empower you as a parent to support your growing reader at home.

By the end of art class, Vashti is still staring at a blank piece of paper. Her teacher encourages her to make a mark and see where it takes her. Is there any better life lesson than that?

Check out my suggested learning activities for Dragons Love Tacos and Knight Owl. These books are great on their own, and I used them to focus on comparing and contrasting for this week’s reading focus.

Check out my reading, craft, and field trip companion activities for The Rainbow Fish. These are ideal for students in preK and kindergarten.

Check out my reading and writing companion activities for Miss Rumphius. Craft and field trip ideas included! These activities range from preK-3rd grade.

Check out my reading guide for Holes by Louis Sachar. This is a great reading comprehension companion for students in grades 5-8.

Check out my whole class or small group reading guide for Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan. This is a great book for students in grades 5-6.