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12 Spring Picture Books
Today is (finally) the first day of spring and what better way to celebrate than with some absolutely amazing Spring Picture Books! And Then It’s Spring by Julie Fogliano Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms by Julia Rawlinson Finding Spring by Carin Berger Let It Rain by Maryann Cocca-Leffler Lola Plants…
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Slice of Life Day 19: What I’m Reading
I’m a complete nerd when it comes to my interests outside of work – I love children’s literature (as is obvious from my blog). I love reading it, talking about it, and sharing it with others. So, when I was at work on Sunday and checked out what was on…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books on My Spring 2019 TBR
There are some amazing titles coming out this spring! I can’t wait to take a look at these great middle grade and young adult titles coming out between March – June. Pie In the Sky by Remy Lai (Release Date: May 14, 2019) Hurricane Season by Nicole Melleby (Release Date:…
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Slice of Life Day 18: St. Patrick’s Day Feast
I made a St. Patrick’s Day feast for dinner last night, despite having worked in the garage all morning and then heading into work for a few hours in the afternoon. I got my corned beef in the slow cooker before getting to work on the garage reno, and after…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 3/18/19
Last Week I went on a YA reading kick this week and read Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram, Sadie by Courtney Summers, Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett Krosoczka, and The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton. Just in time for a presentation I’m giving tomorrow about Social-Emotional Learning Through…
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Slice of Life Day 17: The Ikea Effect
I’m convinced Ikea has found a way to time travel because I spend more time in that place than any other store! We went to Ikea yesterday afternoon for one specific thing, a cute little rolling cart to organize my office space and to get a few ideas for a…
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Slice of Life Day 16: Looking Forward to Spring
It was 70 degrees yesterday and one of those glimpses into spring that just makes everyone in a good mood. It also got me thinking how much I’m looking forward to planting my garden this year! I grew up gardening with my parents. Both of whom have green thumbs –…
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Slice of Life Day 15: Retreat
When I think of the word retreat, I think of a calm, spa/resort with fancy cocktails and lounging by the pool. I don’t necessarily think of work. But, that’s where I spent most of my day today… at a work retreat. And in all honesty, it went really well. I’m…
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Three on a Theme: Female Mathematicians
March is Women’s History Month, so each Friday my Three on a Theme will focus on picture book biographies of well-known and lesser-known women in history. This week, check out these three women mathematicians who wrote the first computer code, was considered a human computer, and the woman who coined…
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Slice of Life Day 14: Pi Day
What better way to celebrate math, than to eat a slice of pie?!?! In college, my roommate would bring Peanut Butter Pie to school and it was so very yummy! I found a similar recipe and thought I’d share it with you to celebrate 3.1415926. Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Ingredients:…
