From One to One Million
Hey! Let me introduce myself. I’m one of Dolly Parton’s favorite books; I’ve been around for more than 90 years. My friends call me The Little Engine That Could. I’ve always loved encouraging young ones to try their best, to not give up. Since I’ve become the first book mailed out in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, […]
Growing Up
Just those two words! Think about how much time, effort, imagination, and power comes with them. When we were growing up ourselves, we spent time thinking about all the “big” questions- what would we be when we grew up, what veggies wouldn’t we have to eat any more, maybe how late would we get to stay up […]
When’s the BEST Time to Read?
With a new school year right around the corner, it’s a great time for your family to establish some new–and tried and true–reading routines! We know that reading aloud every day with children is crucial in building those little minds. But I do understand how it can become monotonous or… sometimes….skipped:/ Reading needs to be exciting and […]
Flashlights, Ladybug Picnics, and Reading Tents
Have you heard about the Summer Slide? No, it’s not the latest backyard toy or a new line dance! It’s the term used to describe the backwards slide that many children make in reading and math over the summer months. Summer gives us more flexible schedules-a little more screen time, a little more outside play, […]
What’s a Great Way to Make Summer Fun?
So, how many times do you think you’ll hear, “I’m bored. I want something to do!” Which as parents, we all know means “I want something fun to do“-certainly not “I want to learn how to sort the laundry!” or “Can I practice taking out the trash?” Such absurdity! How can you have fun and sneak in some […]
Stories Every Day!
Stories. What stories would you write for your own children? Would they be filled with love and adventures, happiness and security? Of course they would. But sometimes those stories do have struggles or those “less than great” moments. All stories do! We know these things will happen- arguing with their best friend, not getting chosen for the team, […]
What is Beautiful AND Messy?
Every year March reminds me about the beauty and messiness of growth! How the little things all come together to create what we need to grow. Trees start to get their leaves. The grass begins to grow. Showers start to puddle the yard. So beautiful! But the messiness comes too! Allergy sufferers sniffle through the […]
Early Literacy Blog Roundup
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”-Dr. Seuss This week, we celebrated Read Across America Week! Read Across America is a celebration of reading in March, sponsored by the National Education Association, with a focus on introducing children to diverse books […]
Valentine’s Day and Books?
Valentine’s Day is here! It’s a day filled with hearts, cupids, and cards. We talk about how much we love and appreciate our family and friends. Love is such a big emotion. And for our little ones, sometimes ALL emotions can feel very big. But we can help them understand and describe their feelings. It’s important to begin […]
The Gift of Reading
The air is cooling, and people are rushing! It’s a wonderful time of year for me to talk with you about the gift of reading. But what does that really mean? In Onslow County, it means more than 900,000 Imagination Library books have found loving homes! Home libraries are being built. Children know the joy […]