Let’s Go Fly a Kite!
I remember one windy day a few years ago when I took my classroom outside to fly kites as an activity for their spring party. I figured they knew how. After all, as a child, my sisters and I often … Continue reading →
About Lori Scott
Lori Z. Scott has taught elementary school for over 20 years, but she’s best known for her bestselling Meghan Rose series. Besides these children’s chapter books, Lori has published over 175 articles, short stories, poems and book contributions, including Writing and Selling Children’s Books in the Christian Market. Her quirky habits of chronic doodling and telling lame jokes help spark her imagination and, thus far, have not driven off any of her friends. Look for her new YA novel, Inside the Ten-foot Line, the first book in a sports series geared for Christian athletes releasing September 2022. Find her on Instagram @Stories.by.Lori or Twitter @Lori_Z_Scott or visit her website www.Lori-Z-Scott.com.
I remember one windy day a few years ago when I took my classroom outside to fly kites as an activity for their spring party. I figured they knew how. After all, as a child, my sisters and I often … Continue reading →
I love March because it’s my birthday month. Each year that passes reminds me of God’s many blessings. Plus, no no matter what my age, abilities, and shortcomings, every new celebration reminds me that I am perfectly and wonderfully made. … Continue reading →
With winter in full swing, the cooler weather prevents many outdoor activities. It’s a great time to cozy up to a good book. Of course, you can check out the books by our talented crew of authors on the blog. … Continue reading →
It’s Christmas Eve! What a wonderful time for family to come together and worship the newborn king. Holiday celebrations involve a lot of traditions—everything from Advent calendars to candlelight services, cookie making, caroling, gift wrapping, and maybe even an Elf … Continue reading →
Author Tim Shoemaker led the last writing conference I attended. In addition to mentoring budding writers, Tim writes books that especially appeal to middle grade boys. Since I appreciate his passion for writing quality books written from a Christian worldview, … Continue reading →
Reading encompasses a multitude of skills. Decoding words, comprehension, and fluency top the list. Interestingly enough, fluency—the ability to read with speed, accuracy, and expression—is a crucial element for both decoding and comprehension. Because poetry offers predictable text, a certain … Continue reading →