The end of a school year has a tendency to stir up so many emotions. As with childhood, time goes far too quickly. I find myself saying I'll remember to mark these memories tomorrow or next week. But far...
In part two of my interview with Sarah Mackenzie, she shares practical suggestions on getting started reading out loud. Read on for insights from her new book!
If you missed part one, read it here.
Getting started reading aloud
Lynne: How can families...
As a mom, it breaks my heart to say this, but as an educator, I have to tell you what we are seeing. Over the past 18 months, our kids have largely taken a hit to their learning foundations....
The end of the school year is here! Whether you're blinking back tears or celebrating the start of summer, you're sure to want to commemorate the last day of school
Look how much those kiddos have grown in just one...
In-person school saved my family. It really did.
Ezra, sit up. Stay still, pay attention. I'm sure this is engrained into his tiny little head. Virtual school was supposed to be three weeks. Instead, it is still that way almost...
My love for Albuquerque runs deep. Sure there’s great food, lots of sun, and beautiful hot air balloon gems that fill the sky each fall. However, the thing I love most about Albuquerque is the cultural influences that permeate...
7 Lessons Learned From the Little House Books
I have been reading through the Little House Books with my children over the last few years. We aren't finished yet, but we have really enjoyed them! Reading about how life was...
Coral Community Charter School is a free, public charter school in Albuquerque that serves students in Pre-K through 5th grade.
It may sound strange, but we need to start as early as Pre-K in preventing kids from dropping out of...
Have you stopped reading with your kids? The older ones, I mean, the ones who can read on their own.
I know that I began to read less and less with mine once they could read, but sharing books is...
One of my kids had separation anxiety of the worst kind . . . for like five years. His school drop-off was pretty traumatic for all involved. My husband and I could hear his crying well into the preschool...
School is starting and that means parents are adding one more thing to their already busy lives--reading homework!
When I taught, I always asked my families to read for 20 minutes a day. It's a common homework assignment for good...
This post is the second of a three-part series for ABQ Mom. In our previous post, we shed light on what defines an independent school and how to choose the best fit for your child. In the final post,...
So, New Mexico says all public schools will give all students the opportunity to attend school in person on or before April 5.
You know what this means?
It's the first day of school! Normally the weeks leading up to the...
Check out these links to catch up on part 1 and part 2 of this series.
In part three of my interview with Sarah Mackenzie, author of The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids, she shares...
In + Around ABQ
Guide to Pools and Splashpads in the Albuquerque Area
As temperatures rise and the end of the school year approaches, pools and splash pads will be making their debut, and just in time...
