Online Reading Resources and Outdoor Play Inspiration for Parents and Educators

The Katie Mohar Blog

Reading and spending time in nature should feel more natural to today's children than scrolling and clicking. That’s why I share plenty of helpful tips, expert advice, and fun ideas for teaching your child to love reading and embrace their unique imagination.

Go ahead – dive in and let’s start learning!

Welcome to the Katie Mohar Blog! This is your go-to resource for learning how to engage your child or student by reading and encouraging their imaginations through outdoor play.

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Discover the history and lore behind pumpkin legends in popular literature and entertainment.

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Adults and children both stand to benefit from reading fantasy fiction. Learn why.

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A growing body of research supports exposing kids to imaginary worlds by reading fantasy books.

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By shopping at indie bookstores, you support literacy and your local economy.

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Free printable reading log for kids helps make learning fun!

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Tips for visiting Yellowstone National Park—America’s oldest national park, spanning over 2 million acres.

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Tips for parents from teachers on how to raise a reader. Plus, the history and benefits of nursery rhymes for child development.

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Kites motivate kids to play outdoors and develop their imaginations! Discover the history and lore of kite flying.

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Harriet Tubman was a courageous conductor on the Underground Railroad, leading at least 70 people to freedom before the Civil War.

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A Minnesota children’s librarian shares creative ideas for getting kids excited to read and be active outdoors.

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