Tiny Readers and Writers

Baby L absolutely loves, loves, loves all books. Especially to eat! In the early days, I didn't mind so much if she slobbered a little ...

Baby L. and I went to the library and guess what we found? Board books for summer! The library is the perfect place to hang out on a hot sum...

This is the time of year in schools when the teachers and I start talking with kids about their summer reading lives. Kids look back over t...

Baby L and I went to our first CSA pick-up of the season today! CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. We belong to the East Willia...

Question: What does Baby L. like to do best in the car? Answer: L. loves to look at herself in her carseat mirror. Babies love mirrors! Fa...

Let me tell you about Baby L.'s latest craze! She is totally into all forms of peek-a-boo. Peek-a-boo, in case you didn't know, is j...

I just discovered a whole new genre for babies -- iPhone apps. Yes, that's right. iPhone apps for babies. I downloaded one app called ...

Okay, so I have had a crush on Biscuit for a long time now. Not only is he a cute little puppy, but he's also a character that first gr...

Why limit poetry to just poetry month? Here are a few ideas to add a little poetry to your life, and the lives of the kids around you: 1. Wh...

I had this idea, that I could write a poem, and give it as a gift. And I knew that nobody else would appreciate it more than kids, and teach...

* Day 29 of the KidLitosphere Poem-A-Day Challenge for National Poetry Month.

Biscuit, Mudge, Clifford and Harry. Walter, Benji, Willie, Buck, Shiloh, and of course, Lassie. * Day 28 of the KidLitosphere Poem-A-Day Cha...

Drenched in butter and Bubbling Salty, crispy edges * Day 27 of the KidLitosphere Poem-A-Day Challenge for National Poetry Month.

What would you like to do today? A) Take a test B) Take a test C) Take a test D) Take a test * Day 26 of the KidLitosphere Poem-A-Day Challe...

There isn't a test for drooling skills. Or an assessment for how well she can roll from side to side. There isn't a quiz on thumb su...