"So I hope you're gonna make it worth all of the time I'm about to give you" Worth It by Raye Hello Hello Reader! The trick to getting your child to fall in love with chapter books is to find a really good series. I've noticed many juvenile novels are a part of a series! When a young reader falls in love with a character, this can be an absolute gold mine. Next thing you know they are binge reading the books, drawing pictures of the characters, and staying up late at night to read the next...
5 days ago • 3 min read
"The American people did not vote for their neighborhood schools to be closed or class sizes to be larger. They did not vote to cut special education" Rep. Pete Aguilar D-Calif 2/11/25 Hi Reader, One of my goals with this newsletter is to share important education news with families. It's so important you understand what is happening so that you can best support your child.... In this special edition, I'm going to discuss what's going on with the Federal Department of Education. Here's a...
11 days ago • 5 min read
"The things I was taught only took me so far,Had to figure the rest out myself" Deeper Well by Kacey Musgraves It's nice to see you Reader! Thanks for reading today, with all the things you have to do, it's nice to know you spent a few minutes reading this newsletter. 😊 Want to have cute pinterest activities to go with story time...but don't have time to set it up? OK Ready by Scholastic is a monthly subscription that delivers 3 books and simple, fun activities each month for 3-5 year olds....
19 days ago • 3 min read
"Oh won't you stay, just a little bit longer, please please, please, say you will" The Load-Out/Stay by Jackson Browne Chuc Mung Nam Moi Reader! That means Happy New Year in Vietnamese. Today is the Lunar New year celebrated in Vietnam, China, Korea, Indonesia and more countries. This year is the year of The Reputation Album The Snake 🐍 I have a special place in my heart for the Vietnamese New Year because I lived in Hanoi for 2 years. Winter is here, bringing chilly days and warm...
24 days ago • 3 min read
"I keep my side of the street clean, you wouldn't know what I mean" Karma by Taylor Swift Hi Reader, Today I'm going to type out a lesson for kids that I'm still grappling with as an adult... What does respect look like, and how tangled is that with being nice? Any kiddo that's ever copped an attitude, talked back, or had a meltdown has faced the same question. How far do we stretch our decorum for something we don't respect? How do we respect something we hate? And when can we question what...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
"I hate that I love you,I can't put nobody else above you" I Hate U, I Love U by Gnash ft Olivia O'Brien Hi Reader, Reading is an essential skill. From text messages to reading emails, adults are reading all day every day without even realizing it. That's why it can be so scary and frustrating when you realize a child doesn't like to read. Whatever you do to fix this, just know it's about the long game... Here are 5 tips to get your little one to love reading: Read Together: Reading alone...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
"In the lane, snow is glistening" Winter Wonderland by Richard B. Smith & Felix Bernard Hey Reader, First newsletter of 2025, welcome to new subscribers and welcome back to long time readers! It's inclement weather season! ...the strangest time of year Some of us live on edge in the winter wondering how far you can stretch PTO and sick days for school cancellations and the constant sniffles circulating your home. You're not alone- when I was in the classroom I heard a lot of stress from...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
"In the lane, snow is glistening" Winter Wonderland by Richard B. Smith & Felix Bernard Hey Reader, I'm smiling ear to ear today, because my viral video was featured on Unilad :) In case you were wondering, no these publications rarely reach out when making articles like this, so it was a total surprise. Have you heard of Winter Break BRAIN FREEZE? Learning loss happens to all children during long breaks from school. While summer break is the famous one, we also see it during winter breaks...
2 months ago • 2 min read
"Mama said there’d be days like this." Mama Said by The Shirelles Hi Reader, When your child gets in trouble at school, it can feel overwhelming. You hear about it secondhand and try to balance your child’s version with the teacher’s. You’re managing their feelings, questioning the consequence, and juggling dinner and evening activities—all at once. This Newsletter is sponsored by OK Ready, by Scholastic - the monthly book box for kindergarten readiness. Use this link for up to 20% off and...
3 months ago • 3 min read
"I saw your face, and I knew it was a signAnd I still think about that moment all of the time" Love You for a Long Time by Maggie Rogers Hi Reader, We are more than halfway through American Indian Heritage month! I want to share some inspiration to talk with your kiddos! Quick tip: if you know the name of a person's tribe, it is always preferred to use the name. If you're speaking generally, then it's often preferred to say American Indians, Native Peoples, or Indigenous Americans. The term...
3 months ago • 2 min read