Reading a great story is wonderful, but seeing little hands engage with the lesson afterward is where the real magic happens! To pair with Sharing Kindness Wherever I Go, I put together a series of free, downloadable printables to help parents and educators keep the conversation going long after the book is closed. From coloringContinue reading “Make storytime interactive with free companion printables! 🐻✨”
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Simple Ways to Teach Kindness in a Noisy World (And a Tool to Help)
If you have spent any time watching kids interact lately, you know how easily the world pushes them toward speed, noise, and self-focus. Between screens, busy schedules, and daily routines, finding quiet moments to teach gentle values like empathy and patience can feel like an uphill climb. As a homeschooling mom, I ask myself thisContinue reading “Simple Ways to Teach Kindness in a Noisy World (And a Tool to Help)”
Where Do Wise Old Owls Get Their Wisdom?
When you spend enough time watching the woods, you start to notice how easily we all fall into the trap of thinking we have everything figured out. We build our routines, we settle into our habits, and pretty soon we are completely convinced we know how the whole world works. I was thinking about thatContinue reading “Where Do Wise Old Owls Get Their Wisdom?”
Sneak Peek: A Little Wisdom on the Way!
🦉I’ve been fluttering with excitement to share a quick update on our next book in The Book Nook collection! Work is well underway on my upcoming picture book, Wise Old Owl, and I couldn’t resist giving you a tiny peek behind the curtain. Work on my upcoming picture book, Wise Old Owl, is in fullContinue reading “Sneak Peek: A Little Wisdom on the Way!”
Don’t Forget
Don’t forget to grab your free pritnales that go along with your new book! Check out The Book Nook to find reading logs, matching games and book marks. For even more fun check out my curated list of free resources and links at The Wonder Workshop. From cirriculm to STEM resources catered to kids ofContinue reading “Don’t Forget”
The Wait Is Over: My Debut Children’s Book Is Available Now!
The Journey to This Moment If you had told me years ago, amidst the beautiful chaos of homeschooling, endless laundry piles, and late-night notes scribbled on scraps of paper, that I would be holding a finished, published children’s book in my hands today… well, I might have just smiled and poured another cup of coffee.Continue reading “The Wait Is Over: My Debut Children’s Book Is Available Now!”
1 day to go! 📢
Tomorrow is finally the day! Sharing Kindness Wherever I Go officially launches on October 3rd! 📚 Emma and her woodland friends are ready to walk onto your bookshelves and into your storytimes. It has been a wonderful journey bringing this story to life with illustrator Kaylee P. E. Norman, and we are so excited to shareContinue reading “1 day to go! 📢”
💜 2 days left! 💜
The countdown continues! In just 48 hours, Sharing Kindness Wherever I Go will be officially available on October 3rd. Emma is packed up and ready to introduce you to all her forest friends. From gentle giant bears to tiny hopping bunnies, her trail is filled with simple ways to bring joy to others. This pictureContinue reading “💜 2 days left! 💜”
💥3 days to go!💥
Every big adventure starts with a single step. On October 3rd, Emma takes her very first step into the woods to share kindness with everyone she meets. Writing this book with Kaylee P. E. Norman has been an incredible journey. We cannot wait to see these pages in the hands of young readers, parents, andContinue reading “💥3 days to go!💥”
4️⃣ DAYS TO GO! 4️⃣
We are just 4 days away from the official release of Sharing Kindness Wherever I Go! 📚✨ Today, I’m sharing a little sneak peek into the world of Emma! This page captures the sweet moment where unexpected friends start following right behind Emma and the bear. Kaylee P. E. Norman Every detail in this bookContinue reading “4️⃣ DAYS TO GO! 4️⃣”
