by: Maryna Doughty Chapter 1   Adeline noticed him at the San Jose airport. The man was standing in line, waiting to go through security....

Pumpkin season is here! You can use these ideas all fall long whether it’s September, October, or November. My target age range for these...

If your child hates reading, I understand. I’m a former teacher and current author. I taught 4th and 5th grade for six years. Ironically,...

I am a stay-at-home mom of three in Temecula, and I’m always looking for fun and free activities to do around town. I’m also a children’s...

What do you do when someone you care about starts doubting the Christian faith? Someone I know started doubting their faith, and it shook...

Here are 6 mysteries for tweens ages 8-12. I’ve read all of these books and enjoyed them. If the book is in a series and its sequel isn’t...

Here are 28 novel studies for fifth grade. I’ve categorized them in three ways——whole group, small group, and independent study. I’ve...

Happy October! Thanks for stopping by to read my entry! It's inspired by my most recent middle-grade manuscript's epistolary format. I...

Read alouds are a fun way to break the ice, teach a skill, and get kids engaged in reading. Here are three read alouds for the beginning...

Writing to SELL vs. Writing for YourSELF As a picture book writer, you have to approach every topic delicately. After all, you're writing...

These Christmas picture books range from sweet to funny to interactive to religious. I tried picking current titles, but some are a...

Here are six picture books and one chapter book all revolving around Thanksgiving, turkeys, and thankfulness. Three of the books were...

Standing up for yourself can be super scary. You might even wonder, “Am I being a loving person if I stand up for myself?” A lot of...

I'm entering Vivian Kirkfield's #50PreciousWords contest again this year. Click HERE to read the rules and see the other entries. If I'm...

One of my favorite books of the Bible is Proverbs. It’s full of wise teachings, and it even urges Christians to “get wisdom” (Proverbs...

Reading aloud isn't just for the language arts classroom. Here are 26 books to read aloud in other subject areas or for special...

Hi, writers! We're back with another round of "Thursday Read-Throughs." Congrats to last week's winners: Katie B., Molly I., Jessica H.,...

Hi, writers! We're back with another round of "Thursday Read-Throughs." Congrats to last week's winners: Brittany P., Michele Z., Laken...

Hi, writers! Happy New Year! We're back with another round of "Thursday Read-Throughs," our first one of 2021! Congrats to the winners...

Hi, writers! We're back with another round of "Thursday Read-Throughs." Congrats to the winners from the past two weeks: 12/3/20 was...