Looking for some fun kids classes to keep the learning going over the summer? Check out my classes on Outschool! Right now you can even get a $5 discount by using the code BARTOAWT815 Keep an eye out for more fun kids classes and a week-long kids camp, coming soon! Story Adventures! Active Preschool Circle... Continue Reading →
Author Spotlight: Lucky Diaz
This month's Author Spotlight is on Lucky Diaz, a prolific talent! He is a bilingual children's book author and a Grammy- and Emmy-winning musician and television personality. Lucky Diaz and Alisha Gaddis, his talented wife, make up Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band. If you haven't heard their music, what are you waiting for?!... Continue Reading →
New Classes With Meredith: Play-Based Reading Teacher
Hi, I'm Meredith and I love reading. I'm a licensed reading teacher that wants to make reading and writing fun for beginning readers! My goals are for learners to build confidence, fluency, and comprehension while also finding enjoyment in reading and writing. My hope is for that enjoyment to last a lifetime. I teach in... Continue Reading →
Celebrating Reading With Children
Before reading Book Fiesta, I had never heard of Children's Book Day. A whole day devoted to celebrating reading with children? Yes please! This sounds like my kind of fiesta. Since 1996, Book Day/Children's Day is a time dedicated to sharing Book Joy (my new favorite term) with children. This reading-friendly holiday is featured in... Continue Reading →
Story Adventures: New Reading and Yoga Class For Kids!
Are you looking for a fun virtual class for kids ages three to five? One where they can practice phonics and reading comprehension skills while moving and grooving? Or where they get to do some yoga based on a picture book? Then this is for you! In this 30-minute class, we will read a story... Continue Reading →