The Best Reader [03/09/12] 

  • Mia the Magnificent — Eileen Boggess

    "I can't deny how emotionally attached I was to the characters in so little time. I will definitely be keeping this book to have in my classroom and I hope to read the rest of Mia's adventures in the near future!" — Miss RemmersFrom Amazon.com..."After one summer at the Little Tykes Theatre, Mia Fullerton is meek no more, but that…

  • Share a Story: Literacy 2.0

    A few weeks ago I was asked by Danielle at There's a Book to participate in Share a Story, Shape a Future about technology in my classroom. Despite being addicted to technology at home, I am not able to use loads of technology in my classroom.Unlike all the pictures in newspapers and magazines would have you believe, not every stu…

  • Pinterest Project Creations for the Uncreative (11)

    Today's Pinterest Project Creation is a little bit... er... different. It isn't actually from Pinterest (gasp!). My mother in law bought her two daughter in laws sewing machines for Christmas this year. Jaycee and I have been learning how to sew ever since. We have been attending one on one sewing classes in Mandan, ND for the pas…

  • Author Interview — Carla Buckley

    I'd like to welcome Carla Buckley, author of "The Things That Keep Us Here, " as my guest. Everybody say, "Hello Carla."Tell us a bit about you — who is Carla Buckley?I’m a wife, mother of three, and coddler of two small dogs. Growing up, I was passionate about both art and writing, studied both in college, worked as an artist and…

  • Live Simple For Lent

    Yes world, I am Catholic. And despite my complete frustrations with the Catholic church when it comes to my wedding (that's a complete series of posts), one of the traditions I really value about Catholicism is the Season of Lent. Maybe it's the challenge of doing without or doing something extra for 40 days, maybe it's the fact t…

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