Three years ago, “The Kindness Machine” was released into the world! Thank you to all who have read the story, purchased/gifted copies, added copies to Little Free Libraries, donated copies to classrooms, etc. I continue to be surprised when I see the book in libraries, on a classroom shelf or read a new review. LastContinue reading “The Kindness Machine Turns 3!”
Tag Archives: Reading
C is for Cob and Christmas
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. Cob and the KingdomWritten by: Leigh Ann Hughes Illustrated by: Stephanie Weinger Puny names such as Sir Pop and King Kernel kick this story off! The village hold wonderful celebrations but they are lonely because they can not leave due to a dragonContinue reading “C is for Cob and Christmas”
Love
On this Valentine’s Day, I invite you to celebrate LOVE with picture books. At home, picture books have the ability to help model the importance of spending time by creating a cozy, reading routine. In the classroom, picture books can be used to teach a variety of academic concepts, social and emotional skills and canContinue reading “Love”
How to make children fall in love with reading?
Can you actually make your child fall in love with reading? Is there one magic answer? All children are different, with different interests. However, I believe you can help children fall in love with reading by: 1. visiting the library 2. letting them see you read3. reading together Library Visits Take your children to theContinue reading “How to make children fall in love with reading?”
Random Acts of Kindness Day 2023
When I first began this writing journey with The Kindness Machine, I envisioned a kindness ripple. That sounds nice, right? One kind action triggers another kind action like the ripple of a stone tossed in a pond. However, almost a year later since the book has been released, one of the reoccurring comments from readersContinue reading “Random Acts of Kindness Day 2023”
Cardinal Rule Press Brand Ambassador!
Cardinal Rule Press (CRP) is a traditional publisher based in Michigan whose mission statement is: Through commitment to families and children, we lead the way in providing messages that empower schools, families and communities by providing inspirational children’s books, programs and events around those books. I am absolutely thrilled to announce that I have beenContinue reading “Cardinal Rule Press Brand Ambassador!”
I used to hate reading
Yup…I said it. I used to hate reading. I remember enjoying reading in elementary school due to reading time with my teachers and parents. My first grade teacher had an entire shelf filled with the Mr. Men and Little Miss books that she would read at the end of the day. She would sit inContinue reading “I used to hate reading”
Happy New Year!
Hello and Happy New Year to all! We do this silly thing each December where we eat all the food and drink all the drinks while try to manage the stress of the holidays, the lack of sunlight and busy schedules. The reoccurring phrase seems to be, “I’ll start January 1st” or “I’ll take careContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
The Magic of Being a Teacher
Before I begin, when I say teacher, I am not only talking about a classroom teacher. I am talking about all forms of teaching and impacting children: parents, caregivers, grandparents, aunts/uncles, friends, neighbors. It takes a village, right? I teach second grade. Second graders are seven or eight years old. Let me describe the averageContinue reading “The Magic of Being a Teacher”
Books Need To Be Windows And Mirrors
Last year, I stepped away from the classroom after 10 years of teaching. It wasn’t part of my plan. I was angry, frustrated and sad. Angry for spending countless hours last summer to prep for an unknown school year, frustrated for not spending more time with my own children, sad to not be teaching andContinue reading “Books Need To Be Windows And Mirrors”
Christina Dankert 