Mary Hamilton
Going home. The phrase can bring a variety of responses and emotions. When I’m looking for a new book to read, I’m often surprised at the number of novels written on the premise of returning home. The story may involve the death of a family member who wills a house or a business to …
Looking for a good book to read? Here’s a few I’ve read. The House on Foster Hill by Jaime Jo Wright If you like stories about spooky houses, you’ll enjoy this book. The heroine, Kaine Prescott, is a widow who has tried unsuccessfully to convince California authorities that her husband’s death was murder. Hoping for …
My teacher friends may already know these facts but I was stunned to learn them at a workshop I attended this weekend. 1. Children are learning to read in grades 1-3. After that, they read to learn. Therefore, reading fluently is important for learning. 2. Children who cannot read fluently at the end of third …
