The Top 5 Children’s Books To Teach Kindness and Empathy
Here at Cardinal Rule Press, we know how important it is to be an ally, though teaching others, especially children, can sometimes be hard or confusing. Leading with empathy and...
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How to Encourage Young Writers and Illustrators
When children have a passion we want to do everything we can to support them. Here at Cardinal Rule Press, we have worked with many wonderful writers and illustrators so...
Back to School with Bucket-filling
The start of the school year can be daunting for everyone involved: kids, parents, and teachers. Getting prepared for the rapidly approaching school year is no easy feat, and while...
Building Classroom Community and Managing It Effectively: A Guide Through Books
Creating a strong sense of community within the classroom creates a positive and productive learning environment. Students who feel connected to their peers and teachers are more engaged, motivated, and...
I don't do new New Year’s resolutions
I don’t do New Year's resolutions, but I still have goals. As a busy teacher, writer and mother, I need something more simplified; which is why I write themes for...
BUCKET FILLING AND A GROWTH MINDSET
This month marks one year since I began giving Bucket Filler Presentations for Cardinal Rule Press. I’d like to share some insight that I have learned along the way. This...
Picture Books Celebrating Grandparents
I am honored today to share a few of my favorite picture books that showcase positive, loving relationships between children and grandparents. With the growing population of kids who live...
How American Sign Language May Benefit Your Child!
American Sign Language is a form of communication that many use in the United States, whether hearing impaired or not. ASL is expressed by movement of the hands and face....
10 Tips for Avoiding Teacher Burnout
It's getting close to the end of the year which means you may be experiencing teacher burnout at an all time high level of the school year. The stress of...
Celebrating the Birthdays of Some of our Favorite Books
We all can think back to our birthdays as children and how they were such magical days. Going to school in our best outfit and being met with birthday wishes...
Two Years of Spreading Kindness with Kindness is a Kite String
My Cardinal Rule Press book, Kindness is a Kite String, ends with this hopeful message: “Kindness is contagious. When you catch it, pass it on!” In the two years since...
How Cooking Can Teach Family History
When I think about cooking with kids, my mind immediately goes towards potential safety hazards, and I think that most parents everywhere would agree. I think about babysitting and...
Books on Teaching About Disabilities
Hide and Shh!: A Not-So-Sneaky Sister Story About Inclusion by Christina Dendy Dinah, a young girl with Down Syndrome, loves to play games with her older sister, Chloe, but her...