Mrs. P shares classic stories such as The Ugly Duckling, The Nightingale, and The Goose Girl as well as classic games likes Duck, Duck, Goose. Continue reading

One of Mrs. P's favorite parts of National Poetry Month is Poem in Your Pocket Day. From rhymes, haiku's, to name and acrostic poetry, Mrs. P has an example for your child or student. Continue reading

Last year I changed my Magic Library to use YouTube to create my own channel to share my classic stories. Many people had sent me mail asking for this so they could share links and also watch on various devices. I learned, however, that some school districts and parent's don't... Continue reading

March is filled with wonderful ways to spring into action with reading. Read Across America, an annual event established by the National Education Association (NEA) to honor children’s author Dr. Seuss and also World Read Aloud Day. I am excited to say I am participating in both. To celebrate Read... Continue reading

"Bee" a Reader and "Bee" my Valentine! It's that time of year to celebrate Valentine's Day. I have put together a fun activity sheet and all you need are some scissors. There are 4 colorful Printable Valentine's for your favorite readers. Download MrsP_valentines I also have a special playlist for... Continue reading

Mark Twain and Kate Chopin are two of my favorite American authors. Twain had great notority in his lifetime with dozens of famous friends like Helen Keller and Booker T. Washington and at his peak was probably the most popular American celebrity of his time. Kate Chopin’s short stories were... Continue reading

Alice in Wonderland has been a special favorite of kids all over the world for more than a hundred years and still holds a wonderful, mysterious appeal that can never quite be explained. Is it because it’s filled with games, & puzzles? Something that kids love. Or it is the lessons that these games and puzzles impart that make it such a timeless story. Join Mrs. P and let her read you the story so you can find out for yourself. Continue reading

Fairytales are hot, hot, hot! Snow White is currently having her moment in the Hollywood sun. With two new movies out in theaters this year, I thought it was an ideal time to share the Grimm Brothers’ original version with you. Continue reading

Bullies appear in many classic fairy tales. We all know the story of Snow White and her wicked stepmother and Cinderella and her cruel and jealous step-family. In both of these stories the main characters were victims of bullying. Many popular fairy tale classics talk about bullying. Classic books have... Continue reading

The adventure story is one genre of literature that stays with you for a lifetime. Enjoy my Timeless Fairytale Adventure video playlist and story specific questions for kids. Continue reading

This playlist is about that fairy tale ending phrase we all know so well; “happily ever after”. Continue reading

How do children learn new words? Either by hearing them or seeing them. Read Along with Mrs. P - How Do Children Learn New Words? Enjoy my kids video playlist and story specific questions. All stories have a read along option to help early readers. Continue reading

a few simple suggestions for celebrating young authors and readers! Mrs. P's Be-a-Famous Writer Contest celebrates young authors every March. Continue reading

Handed down from generation to generation animal stories never go out of style. What I love about Fairy Tales and Fables is they really are for all ages to enjoy and also can connect us with different cultures. Now add in an animal that has human characteristics and what’s not to love? Continue reading

It’s that time of year when we are all gearing up to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or other traditions. There are so many ways that we make the holidays special, from baking favorite cookies, to putting up the decorations. One of the most memorable for children can begin with a cherished story. Continue reading

From ghost stories to scary stories, to having some great entertainment at an upcoming Halloween party, telling stories aloud and discovering the joy of storytelling -- can make for a thrilling evening! So come on - Dare to be scared! Continue reading

It's that time of year again when school is starting and many stories will be shared about what happened over the summer. To celebrate the art of storytelling I am once again holding my annual Be-a-Famous writer contest for kids. Continue reading

How do you foster reading with your kids over the summer? I love the idea of reading every day and reading in a new way. This can be any time you take to explore books, going to the library, looking at words, reading together, and drum roll please...my favorite -... Continue reading

The books we read (or someone reads to us) as children are the books we never forget. They shape us in ways we may not even recognize: how we see the world, what we believe to be true, what we think is just or unjust. We tuck their lessons away for safekeeping and bring them out—for the rest of our lives—whenever we need help understanding a frustrating situation or making a difficult decision. Continue reading

Studies have shown that children who don’t read over the summer can lose many months of reading progress. So I've put together my favorite tips because I didn’t want kids to lose the reading skills over the summer they worked so hard to develop in school last year. Continue reading

As a professional storyteller, not only in my Magic Library at www.MrsP.com, but also with my visits to classrooms, hospitals and libraries around the country, I have learned firsthand the power that books hold for children. Without a boarding pass, a train ticket or even a good pair of walking shoes, I can take kids on a journey to the most wonderful places imaginable! And in the process, I help kids develop effective listening and comprehension skills. Continue reading

"Be a Famous Writer" Contest Encourages Creativity Most of you know me from the classic stories I read at my website, www.MrsP.com. While the works of some of the finest writers that ever lived are in my Magic Library, I... Continue reading

Good news! I’ve just launched my new Mrs. P Reading Challenge Game. Why did I build a game for young readers? Because I didn’t want kids to lose the reading skills over the summer they worked so hard to develop... Continue reading