“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” –Nelson Mandela Read the full post
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Reader’s Reflect: The Secret Garden
“Readers Reflect,” is a post by a guest blogger reflecting on a formative book, character, or reading experience that has been particularly meaningful in their life as a reader. To submit your own “Readers Reflect” essay, please contact us at courtskids@gmail.com. Today we are joined by Michelle Cove, author I Love Mondays: And other confessions…
Books About Memorial Day
“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” ~Maya Angelou As we pause today to recognize those who protect our country here are a few links: Kids Books for Memorial Day Reading Commemorating Memorial Day with Kids Read the full post
Reader’s Reflect: The Benefits of Starting a Book Club Reach Beyond Just Reading
“Readers Reflect,” is a post by a guest blogger reflecting on a formative book, character, or reading experience that has been particularly meaningful in their life as a reader. To submit your own “Readers Reflect” essay, please contact us at courtskids@gmail.com. Today we are honored to have a very close friend of the family write…
April Showers Bring May Flowers…and a Change in Bedtime Stories
Living in the Pacific Northwest, this time of year is always so exciting. We’re coming out of the winter months of rain and gloom and getting these pockets of 3-4 days of sunshine and warmth…vitamin D…clear skies…gorgeous…reminding us why we live here and teasing us with t-shirt weather days. It also inspires things like spring…
2,000 Books for Special Education Packed & Ready to Go!
Not bad for one day! 2,000 books sorted and packed for special education programs. Saturday was a great day! The weather cooperated and the books were plentiful. We shared stories, found hidden gems and laughed a lot. Courtney would have turned 33 tomorrow, March 4th, and on Saturday we celebrated in her honor. We…
Annual Birthday Book Sort for Special Education!
This Saturday, March 2nd we will hold our annual Birthday Book Sort. We do book sorts about twice a year, once in the late summer and again in the spring, right around Courtney’s birthday. This year would have been her 33rd birthday. Today, on a rare day off, Colin and I picked up TEN boxes…
Court’s Corner Library
The staff at the Center for Innovative Learning Since we launched Court’s Kids in 2009, we have had the pleasure of meeting some truly amazing teachers who, every day, help little learners make great steps. Supporting these educators in their efforts is the heart of what we want to do. Last week we received these…