1/29/19 North Jackson Elementary, Talmo, GA, School Virtual Visit 1/31/19 Martha Reid Leadership Academy, Mansfield, TX, School Virtual Visit 2/1/19 New Interdisciplinary School, Medford, NY, School Virtual Visit 2/1/19 Chamberlin Elementary School, Stephensville, TX, School Virtual… Read more »
School Visits
Tuesdays for Teachers: Opinion Pieces for Early Learners
After a recent Skype school visit, I received a fabulous file of “Best Book” reports from a phenomenal first-grade class … which reminded me, author studies and opinion pieces are not just for big kids. By reading, together as a class, several books by the same author – and maybe even scheduling a virtual visit… Read more »
Appearances 2018
2/1/18 Elizabeth Green Elementary School, Newington, CT, Virtual Visit 2/1/18 Providence Elementary School, Aubrey, TX, Virtual Visit 2/1/18 Palencia Elementary School, St. Augustine, FL, Virtual Visit 2/13/18 Tuckahoe Common School District, Southampton, NY, Virtual Visit 2/14/18 … Read more »
Get ready for World Read Aloud Day … or everyday!
February 1st is World Read Aloud Day! Hooray! But there’s no need to limit your read aloud talent to one day of the year. Take every opportunity, all year long, to read with young readers or listeners. Whether it’s cuddled up on your couch, at a library, in a bookstore or via the internet, you… Read more »
Tuesdays for Teachers: The Inside Out Quiz
The Inside Out Quiz Author Skype Session by Ashley Daniels I am blessed with the opportunity to student teach twenty-six wonderful second graders. One goal I set for myself while finishing my degree was to bring technology into the classroom in a tangible way. With 21st century technology available, I decided to use Skype to… Read more »
Appearances 2017
Posting new appearances every day! 2/2/17 Colorado Council International Reading Association – Presentation and Book Signing 2/4/17 WriteOnCon Q&A Session on Picture Book Writing with Scholastic Editor Celia Lee 2/17/17 Mount Lebanon Montessori School Author Visit 3/2/17 Mercedes Benz… Read more »
Busy Builders, Busy Week! Book Bash Day 3
Welcome, friends, to Day 3 of my BUSY BUILDERS, BUSY WEEK! Book Bash. In my latest book, each day of the week features a colorful cast of animal characters and a different construction activity as the digging, dumping and ‘dozing lead up to one stupendous surprise! So, it seemed only fitting that for a days-of-the-week… Read more »
Feeling the Love from Rhinelander!
My Skype visit with first graders in Rhinelander, Wisconsin was one of my favorites of the year! And the happiness continued a week later when their lovely letters and art arrived in the mail. Thank you, students and teachers for such a warm and gracious “getting to know you.”
Connecting with Authors – Bringing Literacy to Life
Ellie Rumney is a library media specialist extraordinaire from Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Her heartfelt post gave me goosebumps. Yes, small moments can provide endless inspiration. Thank you, Ellie! Connecting with Authors – Bringing Literacy to Life by Ellie Rumney The joyful faces of student connecting an author to a book is a priceless sight. On one… Read more »
When Being “Too Pickley” Was “Just Right”
Last month I had the great honor of a virtual visit in the classroom of one of New Jersey’s finest teachers, Kevin McCann. Kevin brings out the best in kids. It shows in his amazing students, and – as you’ll see below – in his adorable sons. I know you’ll enjoy this peek into our… Read more »
My Books
