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Books, Reading
Grades: 6-8
The Giver – Exposition
The exposition in The Giver is long and detailed because it lays out the storyworld and cahracters for the reader.
February 18, 2026Gina Hagler
Workshops
Grades: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
KidWrite! March Workshops
We offer writing, reading comprehension, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary workshops for grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. See what's coming in…
February 12, 2026Gina Hagler
Books, Reading
Grades: 1-3, 3-5
Reading Should Be Fun
Tried everything else? How about trying books that are just plain old fun?
February 11, 2026Gina Hagler
Books, Reading
Grades: 1-3, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Why Boys’ Reading Struggles Matter
You have nothing to lose by engaging your entire family in literacy activites that will improve your kids' reading levels!
February 2, 2026Gina Hagler
Reading
Grades: 1-3, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Poetry: Bridge Over Troubled Water
A poem can bring you into a moment with sensory detail. It can convey emotion. It's an exciting way to…
January 28, 2026Gina Hagler
Story, Workshops, Writing
Grades: 1-3, 3-5, 6-8
Basic Skills: The Paragraph
Turning a prompt into an opening sentence, choosing details that support that opening, and writing a strong closing sentence is…
January 22, 2026Gina Hagler
Family Fun, Reading
Grades: 1-3, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Have a Family Read-In
Step One: Pick a book that interests everyone, or find a few magazines that align with your family's interests.
January 21, 2026Gina Hagler
Reading
Grades: 1-3, 3-5, 6-8
Reading Levels and Book Selection
How can you help your kid pick a book that's at their reading level?
January 14, 2026Gina Hagler