In the past few weeks, I've seen quite a stir about Dr. Seuss and the racist nature of some of his works. I have seen the examples and read the things and trolled the posts. This is my response. Let me be clear: racism is wrong. I won't, however, be "canceling" Dr. Seuss in my home or in my teaching. *GASP* "How can you be so racist and un-woke as to continue using the material generated by … [Read more...]
2021 Reading Goals!
Like many of you, I love reading. I read for fun, to learn, and to grow. I struggle to read as much as I would like. Shiny things like social media and TV distract me. Daily life with 3 kiddos exhausts me. But when I set goals for my reading life, I find myself much more inclined to prioritize reading for at least a few minutes every day. I have been using the Goodreads app for a few years now, … [Read more...]
The Big Snow
You know that feeling of reverential hush when you wake up to fresh snowfall? The Big Snow by Berta and Elmer Hader captures this perfectly. A Caldecott winner, this book conveys the quiet majesty and mysterious activity of all those forest creatures we love. The cozy illustrations are simply beautiful, mostly black and white with color spreads splashed throughout. The reader gets a peek into the … [Read more...]
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Every month, my family receives a free book in the mail. High-quality, beautiful, and well-known books. Many award-winners. A mix of classics and currents. FREE! How? I signed my kids up to be part of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which in our area is sponsored through United Way. Dolly started the program to get books into the hands and homes of preschoolers in her home county in Tennessee. … [Read more...]
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