I’ve been nominated for a few blogging awards in the past. Each time, I always felt very encouraged. The award nominations were also terrific ways to recognize other bloggers. When I paid each nomination forward, it gave my nominees a boost as well. However, I never learned the results of being nominated. Who actually won … Read more
Looking for a fun and engaging game to play online? Here’s a super easy virtual bingo game that you can make yourself with Google Slides. No time to make your own? No worries! After the simple instructions, I also give you an opportunity to access a free virtual bingo game template. You can customize and … Read more
Here is a comprehensive list of the best first day of school books for every elementary school grade. I even included a book for those starting preschool as well as some back-to-school books for teachers. Some are new for 2023, and others are classics. What is a good first day of school book? I hope … Read more
Here’s a list of the best funny Halloween books for kids of all ages. The list is sorted by age and grade level for easy reference. As a veteran elementary school teacher, now a school librarian, I know how popular “creepy” books are with kids. These books are fun to read at Halloween and during … Read more
Both of our boys are avid readers, but this wasn’t always the case. They both needed some help to make the transition from viewing reading as a chore to viewing reading as a pleasurable activity. Helping reluctant readers to make this transition is a challenge faced by many teachers and parents. A Game-Changing Resource In … Read more
I have been fortunate enough to have received another blogger award nomination, for which I’m very grateful. Wendy Wallace, of the One Exceptional Life blog, and Traci Heaps, of the New Adventures Ahead blog, both nominated me for the Blogger Recognition Award. Thank you, Wendy and Traci! If you haven’t ever read any of Wendy’s … Read more
Learn about an amazing free eBook website for schools, teachers, and students. Think you can’t get anything good for free anymore? Then you must not be familiar with Epic eBooks. Want to learn how to take advantage of this free educational resource? Read on! My Epic Backstory As a school librarian, I often write blog … Read more
New bloggers and veteran bloggers are always in need of reliable information about the best web hosting sites. Whether you are looking for the best free blog hosting sites, the best paid web hosting plans for bloggers that offer great site speed, or the best blog hosting sites for making money, this list has you … Read more
Adding plugins to a WordPress blog adds functionality, but can cause slowdowns in website load time. Which WordPress plugins are best for bloggers on a budget? Which WordPress plugins are essential for a smoothly-functioning blog? In this post, we will explore the absolute best WordPress plugins for frugal bloggers. You will find out which plugins … Read more
It’s that time of year, everyone. What time is it? It’s time to announce the finalists for the second annual Encouraging Blogger Award! In an effort to recognize inspirational, encouraging bloggers, I’m happy to present this year’s finalists. The reach of this award continues to expand. Once again, we have five finalists who passed the … Read more