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Over the years — as a teacher, a reader, and a writer — I’ve gathered small things that have helped me spark curiosity in children. Questions that open conversations. Activities that turn an ordinary afternoon into something meaningful. Reflections that stay with you longer than you expect.

This page is where I share some of those things.

You’ll find a few resources here that you can download to use at home and in the classroom. I hope they work for you and I’d love your thoughts.

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I’m not a frequent emailer. I don’t want to flood your inbox. I only send out updates about my books and/or other resources you might find engaging.

However you arrive here — whether you download a resource or join the list — I’m glad you did.

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Curiosity

Curiosity, Inquiry, and Wonder

Friendship

Friendship Picture Books Guide

Maddy’s Towers Resource Guide

Open Book

Maddy’s Towers Trust Lesson Slides

Building Trust

Maddy’s Towers Trust Lesson

Trust Tower Worksheet

Maddy’s Towers Trust Lesson

Trust Jar Activity

Trust Jar

Maddy’s Towers Trust Lesson

Trust Tower Activity