The Happy Hollisters are Back!
When I was a kid, there was no TV in the house. My mom fought hard to keep our home a TV free zone until I was about 12. As you might expect, I played outdoors a lot and became … Continue reading →
About Wendy Hinote Lanier
Wendy Hinote Lanier is a former elementary teacher, author, Texan, and CLASS certified speaker who writes and speaks on a variety of topics for children and adults. She is the author of more than 50 books for children on topics related to science, technology, social studies, and the arts.
When I was a kid, there was no TV in the house. My mom fought hard to keep our home a TV free zone until I was about 12. As you might expect, I played outdoors a lot and became … Continue reading →
By Wendy Hinote Lanier In early 20th century America, memorization and recitation were common practices. In fact, recitations were considered a form of entertainment. My dad fondly recalls seeing Sir John Gielgud appear on stage at the state college he … Continue reading →
By Wendy Hinote Lanier A common phrase among educators a few years ago was “Readers are Leaders.” We still hear it often. And it’s been used so much; it has almost become cliché. But the fact is, as a former … Continue reading →
