Writing and Illustrating Children’s Books: Angela Dominguez

I really enjoyed interviewing children’s author-illustrator Angela Dominguez about writing and illustrating children’s books and her newest picture book, Let’s Go, Hugo! Angela had wonderful advice for anyone interested in writing or illustrating children’s books, including these three titles that she recommends (Amazon affiliate links for these books): Read more…

Friendship Stories and Activities

making a book

We made books without staples using this tutorial from Adventures Read more…

Journaling for Littles

journaling for littles

I think that providing a space for children to journal is one of the easiest ways to promote literacy in early childhood education! This is something Read more…

Cat craft, stories, leaves, and turkeys

Lily's cat craft

We started off the week with a great science play date at my friend L’s house. L is a former middle school science teacher, so she always has fantastic ideas. This week Read more…

Writing practice

Johnny traces numbers

My kids love to practice handwriting! We’re raising nerds; how could we not? It’s in the genes! We print custom pages out using this website, put them in plastic page protectors, and Read more…


Celebrating everyday parenting through creativity, learning, and play. Reach MaryAnne by email at mamasmilesblog at gmail dot com.

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