Any FRIENDS fans out there, my #kidlit pals? When I was nominated by JEN Garrett over at LexicalCreations for the LIEBSTER AWARD, THIS IS WHERE MY BRAIN WENT. As it turns out, LOBSTERS and LIEBSTERS share a few key points. On FRIENDS, Ross tells Rachel she’s his lobster because–according to Phoebe–lobsters mate for life. The LIEBSTER is… Read more »
Tag: Erin Dealey
Poetry for ALL–3 easy activities for #NationalPoetryMonth
Another lesson plan? Fear not! As a teacher, I know the LAST THING YOU NEED IS MORE TO DO. Thus, dear fabulous teachers, I present to you 3 activities you can use TOMORROW–with minimal prep– for #NationalPoetryMonth or those days you need just a little something extra to GET KIDS EXCITED ABOUT WORDS! FIRST LINE/LAST… Read more »
Hurray for GOLDIE LOCKS HAS CHICKEN POX! And finger puppets for your students : )
Hurray for GOLDIE! I came home from teaching at Fine Arts Camp in July and found this from my wonderful editor at Atheneum: GOLDIE LOCKS HAS CHICKEN POX has been reprinted again. Soooo…in celebration (and because teacher pals have been asking me to put this on Pinterest), I’m posting these CCSS finger puppet activities based… Read more »
If You Can Read This, Thank A Teacher–or Librarian
As we plow through January to the blizzard of BookLove events like I LOVE TO READ month, I’m reminded that READ ACROSS AMERICA, WORLD READ ALOUD DAY, even DR. SEUSS’ birthday would be nothing, NOTHING, ZERO, ZILCH, NADA without teachers and librarians. Let’s face it, dear author pals–if our friends and colleagues in the trenches,… Read more »
The Writing Process Blog Tour
My friend author–and SCBWI RA pal, Susan Uhlig tagged me to jump on the Writing Process Blog Tour so welcome to my two cents about this crazy-wonderful business. You can read what Susan had to say about her process HERE. As for me… What am I working on? Like many authors, I’m working on several… Read more »