The quitting monster says it would be so easy. Just stop, just for now, it’s so nice and dark and safe and comfortable to hide in a little pill bug ball. Isn’t it easier to do that any time life throws obstacles in our way?
Poems are great for capturing emotions and inspiration. Haiku especially is designed to capture a single moment and the beauty in it. This short form of poetry can be powerful and traditionally focuses on the beauty of nature in a fleeting moment.
My kids’ karate picture book helps children learn about Procrastination, but here, we learn a bit more about who Procrastination likes and doesn’t like.
Here's a free Telling Time Worksheet based on my first children's picture book. This lesson is especially for first and second graders. But it can be used by anyone who wants to brush up on their planning and use of clocks.
Maybe there are some people who are finding they have extra time to spare and share because of the season of this new virus. I do hope they are sending tangible symbols of our love and respect to all of the nursing homes during COVID-19.
In this free healthy habits worksheet based on my first children's picture book, we can use the powerful force of habit to improve our lives. A teachers' lesson plan is included.
Read the answers to these interview questions: What was the most difficult part of writing your book? What is the most fun part of writing your book?
One of the perks of writing for children is that I get to spend time with other children’s writers. Here are my top five favorite things about them.
A blog drawing interpretation contest where one lucky (and skilled) winner will get a copy of "Coloring Fun with the Can-Do Karate Kid" coloring book.
I have encountered many surprises on this path. One of them was the support of the Twitter writing community. Those of us on the social media site hashtag it #WritingCommunity.