Taking photographs of people, animals, places and things has always been a fun hobby for me. I’ve never bought an expensive camera or lens. Before I could use the camera on my phone, I always used an inexpensive “one use” … Continue reading →
Seizing Teachable Moments With Older Children By Jean Matthew Hall As babies and toddlers grow into preschoolers and school-aged kids it seems that a parent’s job changes from mostly “protecting” punctuated by a lot of “no-nos” to more complicated situations. … Continue reading →
I’m so excited to introduce you to my newest book! Little Mole Finds Hope is the first title in an adorable new series published by Beaming Books. Releasing on February 4th and written for children aged 3-6 years, the illustrations by … Continue reading →
Twelve four-year-olds, two-thirds of which are speakers of other languages gathered in the toys and games center to learn a new game. I had a small mat, a large foam die, and colored craft buttons. I chose a child at … Continue reading →
Doctor visits, car repair shop customer area, theme park lines, waiting for a table in restaurants…all these places are opportunities to read.
Continue reading →I had the opportunity to attend a district professional development workshop. The keynote was about brain development. It seems studies by Harvard and MIT researchers have shown gaps in children’s learning is not based on poverty but rather on conversational … Continue reading →