There is something truly special about the beginning of a new school year. After spending so many years in education—and experiencing many first days, new classrooms, and changing roles—I still feel that familiar mixture of excitement, anticipation, and possibility.
December has arrived in Room 3B, and Peyton Carter is discovering that the greatest gifts aren't always the ones wrapped in shiny paper.
I wrote Peyton's Pages of Possibility: The Power to Stand Up because I wanted to give children language for moments that often feel confusing, quiet, and deeply important.
There are some moments in teaching that remind you exactly why you love what you do.
There is something special about October.
There is something almost magical about creating a classroom before the students arrive.
What happens when a love of reading, a curious orange-and-white cat, and a big heart come together?
There’s something especially exciting about watching a character grow alongside her readers.
Think. Create. Test. Discover!
Do you have a little writer at home who is just starting to discover the magic of putting thoughts on paper? Or perhaps a child who needs just a little spark to get their creative juices flowing?
As an educator, I have always believed that teaching is about more than academics. Yes, children need to learn how to read, write, solve problems, and explore the world around them—but they also need to learn how to understand their feelings, build friendships, handle challenges, and believe in themselves.
As an educator, author, and lifelong believer in the power of stories, I know that reading is about so much more than just learning words on a page.