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Dec 122017
Dec 022017
Fun with Sommer Elementary 2nd Grade and their teacher Sue Beardsley. The best part is when the 2nd-graders sing. I talked about “The Yellow Rose of Texas” and “Deep in the Heart of Texas” and of course–my books and writing games. Nepris did an amazing job of filtering my wrinkles and cutting mistakes. Texas Songs [read more…]
Nov 132017
Yes, I am back in the saddle again. Hat, boots and fully load with answers on being an Author. Yes, Im exhsusted just from getting the boots on. But I get to hang with darling, Trail Blazers. There might be a few young authors.
Nov 082017
Get a special price from November 8- 17 for a Kindle version. Keep your curriculum. Add Fun! $ .99 today and $ 1.99 later in the week. Teach Writing Without a Pencil is a collection of games and activities to help students improve their writing skills. Strong verbs, authentic voice, cohesive flow, and the joy of [read more…]
Nov 042017
There’s not many times that I’ve been more proud. Imagine being me–the youngest of eight, daughter of a share-cropper, dyslexic me–telling kids about how to be an author/editor. Then 5 kids run up after the talk with huge smiles saying, “I’m dyslexic!” An echo of “me too” bouncing around between them. Talking to the [read more…]
Oct 252017
Standing in “high cotton,” under the big Texas sky –a beautiful soul– this sweet lady is just one of so many who grew my faith. If you see anything good in me it’s because people like Mona and Nelson modeled Jesus to me and hundreds more teenagers. We grew up in high cotton. “Standing in [read more…]
Oct 012017
Kids at Ogg Elementary enjoying Spy Cam One, saying “We love Digby!” Praying for all the families that suffered from storms in Lake Jackson.
Sep 052017
“I’m still hoping that yesterday will get better.” ~ Linus Be proactive – Start playing Teach Writing Without a Pencil~Writing Games and Activities today so yesterday’s test will be better.
May 182017
I had a totally awesome time at Nettie Baccus Elementary yesterday.
Feb 012017
We had a great group of 4th and 2nd graders playing Verb Ball and Similies Around the World on Nepris today. I love to write for kids, but more than that, I love to teach them to love writing.