Stellarwise Learning Hub

✨ The mission has ALWAYS been global impact.

I started off as a preschool teacher in a homeless shelter.

Then I became a classroom teacher.

Then I began tutoring students across the country.

Then I coached teachers in school districts.
And eventually… teachers around the world!

Now, my newest opportunity is speaking.

This morning, I received a call from a university inviting me to speak to their undergraduate and graduate pre-service teachers about the most effective ways to teach literacy skills.

It feels incredible to be part of the solution to today’s literacy crisis and to pour into the next generation of teachers.

Did you know that reading can help children deal with bullying? 📚✨

Reading can empower kids to handle bullying more effectively by:

✨️Developing Empathy: Reading stories about diverse characters and experiences helps children understand others’ feelings, fostering empathy and promoting supportive relationships with peers.

✨️Offering Perspective: Books often feature characters who overcome challenges, including bullying. These stories can provide children with strategies and the courage to face similar situations in their own lives.

✨️Building Confidence: Confident readers have higher self-esteem and are better equipped to stand up for themselves and others. They can draw strength from the characters they read about and feel more empowered to handle difficult situations.

✨️Encouraging Problem-Solving: Reading about how characters navigate conflicts and find solutions can inspire children to think critically and develop their problem-solving skills, helping them deal with bullying effectively.

At Stellarwise Learning, we encourage our students to read widely and thoughtfully to build these essential skills.

Here are some great book recommendations📚:

✅️ For Early Readers:

Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell

Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson

Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun by Maria Dismondy

✅️ For Older Readers:

Wonder by R.J. Palacio

The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes

Blubber by Judy Blume

Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

If you need more book recommendations or want to discuss how to support your child, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We’re here to help 👋

Happy Reading! 🙂