As September approaches, it is time to gear up for a new school year! The transition from summer to autumn can elicit various emotions: the excitement of learning, yet the sadness of closing the chapter of summer. The delight in reuniting with your classmates, yet the...
Summer can be a really fun time for kids and families. Filled with sun, cookouts, beach days, and movie nights, it can be a much needed break from all the stress that the school year can bring. However, summer is also a really important time for continuing a child’s...
Storytime is a critical foundational step for developing strong family bonds. However, this fun activity helps foster much more than healthy relationships. It helps instill lifelong skills and passions that children of all ages will carry with them well into...
Have you ever walked around a neighborhood and stumbled upon a little bookhouse on a stand offering free books inside? You just might have found a Little Free Library. “Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization based in Hudson, Wisconsin. Our mission is to...
From food drives to picking up litter at the park, there are plenty of ways to involve young children in service work. These ten books further children’s understanding of the value inherent in helping others, collaborating in community, and contributing to society. 1....
Have you heard of the term “Unschooling”? Here’s what Pinterest says it is: Pinterest Marketing: "Unschooling," a movement focused on self-directed learning, has taken off in certain parts of the US. That’s why some parents are swapping out things like shop class...
How we are preparing for remote learning It’s official! We are learning from home this fall aka Dismondy Homeschool! This was a decision made by our school district here in Michigan to keep our children, teachers, families and school staff safe. Different decisions...
The door just slammed and our eleven year old is furious with me for making her clean up her mess. In a few minutes, she will be back in a calm mood and will most likely apologize (she’s good like that!) It’s a rollercoaster of emotions over here and we are just...
Corona Virus has brought us all disappointment after disappointment. Hopefully as you read this, you have remained safe and healthy, along with your loved ones. As I search for silver linings through it all, the virtual homeschool class I taught for families stands...
Part of our mission here at Empowering Kids with Character is to help make the world a more inclusive place through the work we do. We want to provide resources for families to help replace the hate that seems to be showing up where LOVE should. Taking action is where...
As soon as Maria got word that schools were closing for an unknown number of weeks due to Covid-19, she put a plan into action. Maria set up a virtual classroom. Three days a week, 30 minutes for each class, in video format-LIVE and FREE. You can find out more here....
If you are like more than half the country, you are currently home with your children. On top of that, you are most likely home schooling and managing your children's virtual schooling too. Oh wait, you might even be working from home too (I am doing all of the above...
We know you know all about the books we are publishing over at Cardinal Rule Press and how they are out there in the world making a difference. In homes, classrooms, medical offices and more! It’s great to see the impact they are having on empowering our...
We know you know all about my books and how they are out there in the world making a difference. In homes, classrooms, medical offices and more! It’s great to see the impact they are having on empowering our children with character lessons. Did you know that EACH book...
Maria goes live every other week, taking turns between her author Facebook page and her private Empowering Kids with Character Facebook group. On September 12th, Maria shared a unique and out-of-the-box idea for teaching children about inclusion. You can watch the...
We know you know all about the books we are publishing over at Cardinal Rule Press and how they are out there in the world making a difference. In homes, classrooms, medical offices and more! It's great to see the impact they are having on empowering our children with...
We know you know all about my books and how they are out there in the world making a difference. In homes, classrooms, medical offices and more! It’s great to see the impact they are having on empowering our children with character lessons. Did you know that EACH book...
We know you know all about my books and how they are out there in the world making a difference. In homes, classrooms, medical offices and more! It’s great to see the impact they are having on empowering our children with character lessons. Did you know that EACH book...
We know you know all about my books and how they are out there in the world making a difference. In homes, classrooms, medical offices and more! It’s great to see the impact they are having on empowering our children with character lessons. Did you know that EACH book...
We know you know all about my books and how they are out there in the world making a difference. In homes, classrooms, medical offices and more! It’s great to see the impact they are having on empowering our children with character lessons. Did you know that EACH book...
We know you know all about my books and how they are out there in the world making a difference. In homes, classrooms, medical offices and more! It's great to see the impact they are having on empowering our children with character lessons. Did you know that EACH book...
Sliding in the Right Direction: Supporting Literacy at Home All Summer
10 greats ways to support literacy at home during summer