Transgender: How Will We Teach our Children?
Posted in Parenting on August 30, 2017
When I was in kindergarten, I came home with armfuls of artwork, skinned knees with band-aids, and tales of Dick and Jane. There was also Old Macdonald and The Lucky Puppy, Peter Rabbit and Jeremy Fisher, Mother Goose, and Sleeping Beauty. Listening to these provided pure entertainment value, with the added bonus of encouraging me Read More »
The ‘Learn to BE’ Summer Challenge
Posted in Resources on June 6, 2017
See how many of these 50 Challenges you can complete in the next 50 days! Document your experience by photo and written word. Click here for more information on submissions, guidelines, and prizes. Confirm your participation by signing up via the form below. Learn to Be Creative: Create your own word search: Pick a topic (like Read More »
The Best Books for 5th Graders
Posted in Reading Lists and Book Lists on March 23, 2017
At the age of ten or eleven, a strong 5th-grade reader can quickly devour whatever children's literature you make available. Like the other lists, I'm starting off with my 5 favorite books for 5th graders. I'll continue adding additional unique books to this list as time goes on. My goal is not to list every book Read More »
Awesome Books for 4th Graders
Posted in Reading Lists and Book Lists on March 21, 2017
With grades one, two, and three posted, it is time for the first edition of my 4th-grade reading list. This list of books for 4th graders is not comprehensive. Instead of re-hashing the fourth-grade book lists that already exist, I only include what I believe are the very best and unique children's books. As always, one of my Read More »
Awesome Books for 3rd Graders
Posted in Reading Lists and Book Lists on March 21, 2017
Third grade is a big deal! In most education systems, 3rd grade marks the transition from "lower grades" to "upper classes." During the 3rd-grade time span, most children are poised to become more mature learners and develop sophisticated skills. Concerning books and literature, I expect third graders to dig deeper into the topics they read Read More »