My talk to students about overcoming reading and
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Jan 042019
I love school visits. Since so many schools cannot afford author visits and as an author, I have to take off from writing, change out of my PJs and travel to a school. I still do that because I love kids. But due to the great work of the Nepris team, I can stay in [read more…]
Sep 182018
Celebrate Constitution Week! Each day do one activity or read one story about our Framers(those who saw the vision for a Constitutional Republic and sacrificed their wealth and life to make if happen. Celebrate the world’s oldest Constitution still in use!!
Jan 022018
January winds howl and icy temperatures hold me, hostage. However, thanks to Nepris, I can soar on the web to ANTONIA CRATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in NEWBERG, OREGON and share great ways to teach students to edit their writing and create stories that will make their grandma bake her best cookies and grandpa to swell with pride. How [read more…]
Dec 242017
One of my favorite education discoveries this year is Nepris – great place for a free author visit. A note from the Nepris team. “Hi Peggy! I just wanted to thank you again for leading an Industry Chat last month. You connected with 3 classrooms located in Texas, Louisiana, and Ohio, and I heard it [read more…]
Dec 122017
“Tell It Times Two” is the best recommendation any teacher or parent can receive to help their child do better on the writing test and in life. It’s a simple activity you will love. It’s free on my website.
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 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.