Education

As the associate director of a preschool and a Pre-K teacher for several years before that, I have helped many parents make the decision to send their child to kindergarten or have them do another year of preschool. This...

It shouldn't surprise you that great writers also make talented educators. Lisa Stringfellow is no exception. I was thrilled to interview her about her approach to teaching writing, and her latest book Kingdom of Dust, neurodiversity and intersectionality. Leonora Shell:...

Homeschooling was always on my heart, but the pandemic kicked my butt into gear. This is often the line I start with when someone asks me how I decided to homeschool, but the truth is I have always wanted...

Artemis Roehrig is a scientist and a mother, and she has co-written several books with her own mother. Her books range in topics from pirates to insect tattoos, so there is something for everyone in her catalog. We chatted...

Summer is sadly coming to its inevitable end therefore returning to every kid's worst nightmare, time to go back to school. This transition from fun in the sun to work and structure can be a challenge and stressful time...

Author Dr. Amitha Jagannath Knight incorporates her love of art+science and observation into every book she writes. Join us in our conversation about all things STEAM, building community, and the poetry of medicine! Leonora: I absolutely love the math +...

When my children were incredibly young, I started to teach them words and build language skills by singing to them. I knew several nursery rhymes and learned to add fingerplays from attending baby storytime at our public library. Fingerplay...