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Dicy McCullough
Dicy McCullough is a retired teacher and author of children's books. To learn more, check out her website at www.dicymcculloughbooks.Dicy Mccullough’s Books
Tag Archives: reading
Favorite #195: Altrusa International Club of Caldwell County
Community Based Projects Altrusa is an international organization known for community based projects that focus on specific needs. Gwen Gibson is a member of the Altrusa International Club of Caldwell County. This club devotes a lot of attention to literacy … Continue reading
Favorite #190: Reading to Preschoolers
Building a Foundation One of the most loving things a person can do is read to a child. Reading builds a bond and a foundation for later success through introducing vocabulary and language skills. I recently was invited to read my children’s … Continue reading
Favorite #175: Robinson Elementary School
A Day of Reading, Writing and Fun Earlier this spring I was invited by kindergarten teacher, Lorna Poe to share my books with the kindergarten and first grade classes at Robinson Elementary School in Gastonia, NC. I had never met Lorna … Continue reading
Favorite #143: Mt Ulla Elementary School EBOB Team
Working Together Each year the North Carolina School Library Media Assocation sponsors a competition giving elementary school students the opportunity to test their knowledge of books. All 4th and 5th grade students are elegible to participate in what is known as … Continue reading
Favorite #137: North Rowan Elementary School Book Clubs
Books and Fun Book clubs are a wonderful way for children to connect not only with each other, but also through the books they are reading, possibly inspiring them to read more. This past March, I had the opportunity to … Continue reading
Favorite #88: Communities in Schools
Meeting the Needs of Children Communities in Schools is a wonderful resource for providing opportunities and programs some children might not otherwise experience. A partnership, this far reaching program serves students throughout the nation in approximately 27 states. Assisting students in becoming the best they can … Continue reading
Favorite #84: Rocky River Elementary School
Creative Ways of Learning Rocky River Elementary School in Mooresville, NC is one of those schools where you feel welcome the minute you enter the door. Perhaps the bright and colorful halls contribute to that perception, but mostly it’s the bright and … Continue reading
Favorite #40:Book Festival
Community Book Festival It was a glorious day for an event, but even more glorious because of the number of people who came to the Rowan Public Library for the Books Under the Big Top event on Saturday, April 13th, 2013. This … Continue reading
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Tagged authors, books, festival, library, reading, schools
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Favorite #34: Walkertown Elementary School
Reading Day at Walkertown Elementary School Walkertown Elementary School is a beautiful school that welcomes parents, visitors and community members to come inside and see what exciting things are taking place. One of those exciting things happened just a few … Continue reading
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Tagged books, children, children's author, reading, school, Tired of Being a Bully, Walkertown
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Reading, Writing, and Workshops
I broke my shoulder November 4th and I must say there has been quite a lot of pain from that break. However, from this experience I’ve learned a lot about myself and just how strong I really am. I’ve learned that I can endure and work … Continue reading
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Tagged reading, Tired of My Bath, Tired of School, workshops, writing
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